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
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in retail packages ≤2kg without general note 15
Shifts to subheading for confectionery containing cocoa in consumer packaging.
If fruit or nut content predominates over cocoa
Jams, fruit jellies, or nut pastes take precedence if cocoa is secondary ingredient.
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
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