Milk Chocolate Bar with Almonds from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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