Frozen Vanilla Waffle Cones
Crisp waffle cones flavored with vanilla, frozen in bulk for ice cream shop use. These are sweet bakers' wares prepared beyond basic groats or flours, meeting the 'otherwise prepared' condition of heading 19.04 and classified as other waffles under 1905.32.99.
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 the waffle cones contain 25% or more by weight of wheat and are within the access commitment
Lower duty rate for wheat-based waffle cones under quota.
If the waffle cones contain 25% or more by weight of wheat and are over the access commitment
Higher duty rate applies when the wheat quota is exceeded.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• If the waffle cones contain wheat, verify whether they qualify for the within access commitment rate under 1905.32.91
• Ensure the product is not coated with chocolate, as that would reclassify it to heading 18.06
• Keep the cones frozen and have packaging details ready for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 1905.32.99
Chocolate Chip Waffles
Frozen or ready-to-heat waffles topped with chocolate chips, made from wheat flour batter leavened and baked into thin, crispy sheets. These are sweet waffles, a type of baker's ware, processed beyond the basic preparations of Chapter 10 or 11.
Chocolate Peanut Wafers
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