Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans Bar from China
Solid bar of dark chocolate enrobing coffee beans, total milk solids under 21%. Classifies in HTS 1806.32.70.00 as unfilled cocoa bar, not considered 'filled' since inclusions are integral.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
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
• Differentiate inclusions from fillings in entry docs—CBP scrutinizes for filled vs unfilled
• Obtain coffee origin certificates if blended to avoid dual-agriculture chapter issues
• Test for total milk solids including any trace in coffee processing