Mexican Dark Chocolate Bar

A premium dark chocolate bar from Mexico with high cocoa content, entered under HTS 1806.90.01.00 pursuant to general note 15 provisions. Excluded from butterfat quantitative limits as a Mexican product.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.5%+17.5%21%
🇲🇽Mexico3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇨🇦Canada3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇩🇪Germany3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇯🇵Japan3.5%+10.0%13.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

1806.32.14.00Higher: 22.5% vs 21%

If butterfat ≤5.5% and subject to quota

Quantitative limitation applies to non-Mexican low-fat chocolate in blocks.

1806.20.85.00Higher: 27.5% vs 21%

If in bulk for further processing

Unsweetened chocolate preparations for industrial use fall here.

1704.90.58.00Higher: 27.9% vs 21%

If sugar content predominates

Sugar confectionery without significant cocoa shifts to Chapter 17.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Leverage Mexican origin for quota exemption; include commercial invoice with origin details

Ensure bar weight and composition match declaration

Comply with country-of-origin marking requirements