Cocoa Glazed Pretzels
Crunchy pretzels dipped in milk chocolate glaze containing under 21% milk solids, a popular snack mix. Classified in HTS 1806.90.08.00 as other food prep with cocoa, low dairy per statistical notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pretzel is sweet biscuit with cocoa coating
Sweet biscuits in Chapter 19 take precedence over incidental cocoa coating.
If in consumer packages >65% by weight cocoa
Retail packs with high cocoa content fall under separate subheading.
If flavored as food supplement, not confection
Other food preps exclude if not primarily cocoa-derived per Chapter 18 notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for milk solids content; even trace amounts must be documented accurately
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'cocoa preparation' to prevent reclassification
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