NAFTA Chocolate Hazelnut Spread from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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