Chocolate Fudge Syrup
A thick, blended syrup made with cocoa powder, sugar, and corn syrup, designed for topping ice cream or pancakes. It falls under HTS 1806.90.39.00 as a blended syrup containing cocoa that is not chocolate syrup or primarily milk-based, fitting the 'other' category in additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 17.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | +17.5% | 23.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cocoa content is negligible or incidental
Syrups without significant cocoa classified as sugar syrups under Chapter 17, not Chapter 18.
If for retail-packaged as candy topping
Retail confectionery preparations shift to other non-blended cocoa foods.
If marketed as compound syrup for beverages
Food preparations not specifically cocoa-based fall under Chapter 21 mixtures.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify syrup composition meets 'blended syrups' definition in additional U.S. note 4 to Ch. 17; provide lab analysis for cocoa content
• Label clearly as containing cocoa to avoid reclassification under sugar confectionery headings
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