Caramel Filled Milk Chocolate Bar
A milk chocolate bar filled with soft caramel, weighing over 2kg per 100g unit, classified under HTS 1806.31.00.49 as filled chocolate confectionery in bar form. It contains cocoa as the primary ingredient with caramel filling, distinguishing it from unfilled bars. This subheading applies to retail confectionery products beyond specified statistical breaks.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5.6% | +17.5% | 23.1% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5.6% | +10.0% | 15.6% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 5.6% | +10.0% | 15.6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5.6% | +10.0% | 15.6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5.6% | +10.0% | 15.6% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unfilled or fruit/nut-filled
Unfilled bars or those with fruit/nut kernels move to 1806.32, excluding pure caramel or sugar paste fillings.
If sold as sugar confectionery without significant cocoa
Products where cocoa is not predominant fall under Chapter 17 sugar confections per Chapter Note 1.
If low butterfat chocolate crumb for industrial use
Bulk preparations under 5.5% butterfat for non-retail use shift to other preparations with quantitative limits.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify filling composition does not exceed 30% of total weight to stay in filled subheading; document recipes for CBP review
• Include commercial invoice detailing cocoa content, net weight, and country of origin; note if from quota countries like Ireland
• Ensure labeling complies with FDA for confectionery; common pitfall is misclassifying as unfilled if caramel is minimal
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