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Godiva Milk Chocolate Caramel Filled Bar

Luxury milk chocolate slab filled with soft caramel, imported as a filled preparation under HTS 1806.31.00. The caramel filling meets the 'filled' criterion in chapter heading 1806.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina5.6%+20.0%25.6%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico5.6%+10.0%15.6%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada5.6%+10.0%15.6%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1704.10.00Lower: 24% vs 25.6%

If caramel dominates and cocoa is coating only

Sugar confectionery like chews or caramels with minimal chocolate coating go to Chapter 17.

1806.90Lower: 18.5% vs 25.6%

If sold in slab form for further processing

Bulk slabs not for retail may classify as other preparations rather than filled bars.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code โ€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Declare exact filling percentage; caramel-heavy bars risk scrutiny for sugar confectionery shift

โ€ข Obtain prior FDA approval for new fillings to expedite entry

โ€ข Watch for seasonal quotas; plan shipments outside peak candy import periods