Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds
Crunchy almonds coated in premium dark chocolate with less than 21% milk solids, classified under HTS 1806.90.08.00 as a chocolate food preparation containing nuts. The low milk solids content distinguishes it from higher dairy products in the chapter.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 21% or more milk solids
Exceeds the milk solids threshold, shifting to higher dairy subheading in 1806.90.
If nuts predominate and chocolate is secondary coating
Primarily fruit/nut preparation by weight, not qualifying as cocoa-based under Chapter 18.
If in block/tablet form >21% milk solids
Changes to chocolate in bulk forms with dairy adjustment per heading 1806.20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify milk solids content via lab analysis to confirm <21% threshold per chapter notes
• Include detailed ingredient breakdown and cocoa origin certificates to avoid misclassification
• Monitor U.S. note quotas if product nears butterfat limits, though low milk exempts most
Related Products under HTS 1806.90.08.00
Mocha Flavored Coffee Beans
Whole coffee beans coated in cocoa-mocha blend with less than 21% milk solids for enhanced flavor. HTS 1806.90.08.00 covers this as cocoa-containing food preparation, not pure coffee.
Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips
Semi-sweet chips for baking, with cocoa content and milk solids below 21% by weight. HTS 1806.90.08.00 for other preparations not in bulk or high-dairy forms.
Mexican Chocolate Tablets
Traditional tablets with cocoa, cinnamon, low milk solids (<21%), exempt from certain quotas. HTS 1806.90.08.00 as other dairy-described cocoa prep.
Cocoa Fruit Bar
Pressed bar of dried fruits and cocoa powder, under 21% milk solids, energy snack. Classed HTS 1806.90.08.00 for mixed cocoa preps.
Vegan Chocolate Fudge Bites
Plant-based fudge bites with cocoa and no dairy (0% milk solids), chewy confection. HTS 1806.90.08.00 comfortably under milk threshold.
Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Smooth spread blending roasted hazelnuts with cocoa and minimal milk solids (<21%), ideal for toast or baking. Falls under HTS 1806.90.08.00 for other cocoa preparations not qualifying as high-dairy products.