Cocoa Hazelnut Spread Syrup from China
Blended syrup incorporating cocoa liquor, hazelnut paste, sugar syrups meeting chapter 17 note 4 specs for bakery glazes. Classified 1806.90.35.00 when entered pursuant to additional U.S. note 9 quota provisions. Bulk format excludes retail confection status.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Source from quota-eligible countries (Ireland 1.7M kg, UK 421k kg) to maximize allocation access
• Submit detailed composition breakdown showing compliance with blended syrup definitions
• Avoid nut content >50% which shifts classification to Chapter 20 nut preparations