Cocoa Hazelnut Spreadable Syrup from China
Blended syrup with cocoa, roasted hazelnuts, sugar syrup, and emulsifiers for crepe fillings or toppings. It qualifies for HTS 1806.90.39.00 as other blended syrups under Ch. 17 note 4, due to its pourable syrup form containing cocoa.
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
• Document hazelnut origin separately if subject to EU retaliation tariffs
• Ensure viscosity tests confirm 'syrup' status vs. paste to avoid confection shift