Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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