Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut Butter Cookies are fork-pressed biscuits with peanut butter, sugar, and flour. They are classified under tariff item 1905.31.99 as sweet biscuits, provided they are not frozen and do not contain high wheat content.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3% | — | 3% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 25% or more wheat and within access commitment
High wheat content changes classification.
If frozen and containing peanuts
Frozen peanut-containing sweet biscuits are classified separately.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is not frozen; frozen peanut-containing biscuits fall under a different item
• Verify wheat content is below 25%
• Keep a sample for CBSA if needed
Related Products under Tariff item 1905.31.99
Almond Biscotti
Almond Biscotti are twice-baked, crunchy sweet biscuits containing almonds and anise. They are classified as sweet biscuits under tariff item 1905.31.99 because they are not certified as low-protein, do not contain 25% or more wheat, and are not frozen or peanut-containing.
Animal Crackers
Animal Crackers are sweet, shaped biscuits mimicking animals, often sugar-coated. They are classified under tariff item 1905.31.99 as they are sweet biscuits without special certifications or high wheat content.
Butter Cookies
Butter Cookies are delicate, rich sweet biscuits made primarily of butter and sugar. They fall under tariff item 1905.31.99 as sweet biscuits, provided they do not contain high wheat content or special certifications.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookies are crunchy sweet biscuits made with flour, sugar, butter, and chocolate chips. They are classified under tariff item 1905.31.99 as sweet biscuits, as long as cocoa content is not excessive (under 6% on a defatted basis).
Digestive Biscuits
Digestive Biscuits are semi-sweet whole wheat biscuits with malt extract, designed for tea-time snacking. They are classified under tariff item 1905.31.99 as sweet biscuits, provided they do not contain 25% or more wheat or special certifications.
Digestive Ginger Biscuits
Digestive Ginger Biscuits are whole wheat biscuits with ginger spice and sugar, a sweet variant of digestives. They are classified under tariff item 1905.31.99 as sweet biscuits, assuming wheat content is below 25%.