Vanilla Nougat Filled Milk Chocolate Slab from China
Milk chocolate slab containing soft vanilla nougat filling, classified in HTS 1806.31.00.49 as other filled chocolate confectionery. Nougat made from sugar, honey, and egg whites provides chewy texture within creamy milk chocolate. Designed for individual retail bars.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify nougat filling ingredients for allergen labeling; peanuts/hazelnuts common triggers
• Avoid bulk packaging over retail units to prevent reclassification as semi-finished
• Cross-check with US Note quotas if butterfat content approaches limits