Lemon Bars
Lemon bars are shortbread base with tangy lemon curd baked topping, cut into squares. They are classified as bakery products made without flour under tariff item 1905.59.90, as they are not leavened with yeast and do not fall under the specific categories of bread, biscuits, pizza, or quiche.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the lemon bars are considered pastries
Lemon bars could be classified as pastries if they are considered a type of pastry, placing them under the 'Pizza and quiche' subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the lemon bars do not contain more than 20% by weight of meat, fish, or other animal products, which would reclassify them to Chapter 16
• Check that they are not specially prepared for animal feeding (heading 23.09)
• Provide accurate product descriptions and ingredient lists to the CBSA for smooth clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 1905.90.59
Blueberry Muffins
Blueberry muffins are soft, domed baked pastries containing blueberries and a sugar crumble topping. They are classified as bakery products made without flour under tariff item 1905.59.90, as they are not leavened with yeast and do not fit the specific categories of bread, biscuits, pizza, or quiche.
Cheesecake Bites
Cheesecake bites are mini baked cheesecakes with a graham cracker base, portioned for snacking. They are classified as bakery products made without flour under tariff item 1905.59.90, as they are not leavened with yeast and do not fall under the specific categories of bread, biscuits, pizza, or quiche.
Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon rolls are spiral dough rolls filled with cinnamon sugar, baked and often iced. They are classified as bakery products made without flour under tariff item 1905.59.90, as they are not leavened with yeast and do not fall under the specific categories of bread, biscuits, pizza, or quiche.
Creme-Filled Cupcakes
Creme-filled cupcakes are moist sponge cakes topped with icing and filled with vanilla creme. They are classified as bakery products made without flour under tariff item 1905.59.90, as they are not leavened with yeast and do not fall under the specific categories of bread, biscuits, pizza, or quiche.
Frozen Blueberry Muffin Pudding
A steamed muffin-like pudding containing wild blueberries, baked and frozen in individual cups. This sweet bakery product is fully processed beyond the scope of Chapter 10 or 11 preparations, and contains no cocoa, placing it under tariff item 1905.90.59 as an 'other' bakery product.
Frozen Chocolate Lava Cake
A chocolate cake with a liquid center, partially baked and frozen to preserve the molten filling. As a sweet baked product with cocoa content below the exclusion threshold, it qualifies under tariff item 1905.90.59 for 'other' bakery products.