NAFTA Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

A spread made with cocoa, hazelnuts, and sugar qualifying under general note 15 for USMCA/NAFTA entry. It is a food preparation containing cocoa, entered pursuant to trade provisions at HTS 1806.90.01.00 for reduced duties.

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.

1806.90.55.00Same rate: 21%

If in retail packages ≤2kg without general note 15

Shifts to subheading for confectionery containing cocoa in consumer packaging.

2007.10.00.00Higher: 47% vs 21%

If fruit or nut content predominates over cocoa

Jams, fruit jellies, or nut pastes take precedence if cocoa is secondary ingredient.

2103.90.90Higher: 23.9% vs 21%

If marketed primarily as a sauce or condiment

Sauce and mixed condiments heading if end-use is not as cocoa confectionery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide USMCA certificate of origin; declare exact cocoa and milk solids content

Avoid common pitfall of incorrect HS declaration leading to higher duties

Test for compliance with FDA food safety standards