Roasted Carob Chips from Mexico
Chips from roasted carob pods, used as a snack or baking chip alternative to chocolate. Remains under HTS 1212.92.00.00 as locust beans, processed but not to confectionery level, for primary human consumption.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Describe roasting process minimally to stay within raw vegetable product scope
• FDA registration and prior notice mandatory for snack imports
• Avoid sweet coatings that could reclassify as Chapter 18 or 20