Sugar-Free Chocolate Covered Almonds
Chocolate-coated almonds sweetened with sugar substitutes instead of sugar, classified under HTS 1806.90.01.00 as a cocoa-containing food preparation described in general note 15 (NAFTA provisions). This subheading applies to qualifying products entered pursuant to trade agreement provisions for duty-free or preferential treatment.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If butterfat ≤5.5% and entered as low-fat chocolate crumb
Falls under quantitative limitation subheading for specific low-fat cocoa products excluding retail candy.
If not qualifying under general note 15
Default 'other' category for non-preferential cocoa preparations without trade agreement provisions.
If nuts predominate and chocolate is minor coating
Nut preparations chapter takes precedence if cocoa is not the chief ingredient by weight.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin certificate to claim general note 15 benefits; ensure product meets NAFTA rules of origin for cocoa content
• Label accurately as sugar-free to avoid misclassification
• Monitor butterfat content to stay outside quantitative limits
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