Chocolate Covered Marshmallows
Soft marshmallows enrobed in milk chocolate, containing over 65% sugar by dry weight. Classified under HTS 1806.90.49 as a chocolate food preparation with high sugar content per chapter note to heading 1806. Not qualifying as retail candy under exclusions.
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 sugar content dominates and cocoa is minor flavoring
Primarily sugar confectionery with incidental cocoa shifts to Chapter 17.
If for retail sale as candy, under 65% sugar
Retail confectionery exclusion applies if not high-sugar preparation.
If sold as food preparation mix, not finished confection
Unfinished mixes or bulk preparations fall under Chapter 21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify sugar content exceeds 65% dry weight via lab analysis to confirm classification
• Provide detailed ingredient breakdown; avoid exceeding low butterfat quota if applicable
• Label as 'food preparation containing cocoa' to distinguish from pure chocolate
Related Products under HTS 1806.90.49.00
Cocoa Sugar Paste for Confectionery
Thick paste blending cocoa powder with over 65% sugar, used in candy production. Falls under HTS 1806.90.49 as other high-sugar cocoa food preparation per heading 1806 note.
High-Sugar Chocolate Nougat Bar
Nougat base coated in chocolate with sugar exceeding 65% dry weight. HTS 1806.90.49 covers this as other sugar-heavy cocoa confectionery preparation.
Cocoa Fudge Cubes
Dense fudge squares made with cocoa and over 65% sugar, prepared as confection base. Classified in 1806.90.49 for high-sugar cocoa foods beyond basic chocolate.
Sugar-Coated Cocoa Licorice Bites
Licorice flavored with cocoa, heavily sugared over 65% dry weight. HTS 1806.90.49 as other cocoa preparation meeting sugar threshold in chapter 17 note.
Cocoa Toffee Brittle
Crunchy toffee infused with cocoa powder, exceeding 65% sugar content. Fits 1806.90.49 as high-sugar food preparation containing cocoa.
Chocolate Sugar Glaze Base
Industrial glaze mix of cocoa and high-sugar content over 65% dry weight for confections. 1806.90.49 for other cocoa preparations.