Milk Chocolate Bar with Almonds
A solid milk chocolate bar studded with whole roasted almonds, weighing around 100g, presented in a rectangular slab format. It falls under HTS 1806.32.80.00 as it contains dairy products (milk solids over 5.5% butterfat equivalent per Ch.4 note 1) and is not filled, distinguishing it from pralines or confectionery with centers.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | +17.5% | 23.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in containers ≤2kg for retail sale
Retail-packed chocolate bars shift to 1806.32.40 for consumer presentation, separate from bulk slabs.
If butterfat ≤5.5% and qualifies for quota
Low-fat milk chocolate crumb or bars enter under 1806.20 with specific quotas, excluding retail candy.
If contains vegetable fats exceeding limits
Addition of cocoa butter alternatives pushes it to 'other preparations' beyond pure chocolate headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify milk solids content meets additional U.S. note 1 to Ch.4 (cows' milk solids) via lab analysis to avoid misclassification
• Include commercial invoice detailing cocoa %, milk fat, and dairy origin; subject to TRQ if butterfat ≤5.5% under related subheadings
• Avoid retail candy packaging over 453g to prevent reclassification; declare exact bar weight and inclusions
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Dark Milk Chocolate Slab
A large, unfilled slab of premium dark milk chocolate made with high-cocoa content (around 50%) and dairy milk powder, ideal for breaking into portions. Classified in 1806.32.80.00 due to its dairy components per Ch.4 note 1 and block/slab form without fillings.
Whole Milk Chocolate Block
A bulk block of smooth whole milk chocolate, molded for industrial portioning or retail breaking, containing significant cows' milk solids. It matches HTS 1806.32.80.00 as an unfilled chocolate preparation with dairy per additional U.S. note 1 to Ch.4.
Caramel Swirl-Free Milk Chocolate Slab
A plain slab of milk chocolate without caramel swirls or fillings, relying solely on dairy milk for creaminess. Fits 1806.32.80.00 as 'other' unfilled dairy chocolate in slab form per Ch.4 milk solids definition.
Condensed Milk Chocolate Block
Block chocolate using condensed milk solids for rich dairy profile, unfilled and slabbed. Meets 1806.32.80.00 for dairy Ch.4 products in other non-filled bars.
Milk Powder-Infused Chocolate Bar
Unfilled bar enhanced with milk powder for dairy content per Ch.4 note 1, in standard bar shape. 1806.32.80.00 applies to such other preparations.
European-Style Dairy Chocolate Slab
Slab mimicking European milk chocolate with high dairy solids, unfilled. HTS 1806.32.80.00 for other dairy Ch.4 compliant bars.