Chocolate Licorice Bites from Canada

Licorice-flavored candies coated in chocolate, with over 65% dry weight sugar and entered via HTS 1806.90.45.00 under chapter 17 note 7. As sugar confectionery containing cocoa, it fits quota-controlled imports.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

13.5%

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

Import Tips

Ensure sugar content exceeds 65% via third-party testing to qualify for this specific provision

Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as retail candy, which could trigger different butterfat limits

Prepare for CBP scrutiny on cocoa versus sugar primacy in high-sugar confections

Chocolate Licorice Bites from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1806.90.45.00