High-Sugar Chocolate Nougat Bar from Mexico
Nougat base coated in chocolate with sugar exceeding 65% dry weight. HTS 1806.90.49 covers this as other sugar-heavy cocoa confectionery preparation.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Submit lab certificates proving >65% sugar to prevent down-classification
• Avoid retail packaging if targeting industrial quota access
• Monitor calendar year quotas especially for non-FTA origins