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.
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 chewing gum or licorice without cocoa prominence
Pure licorice confections in Chapter 17.
If flavored syrup base form
Sauce or syrup preparations under Chapter 21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure cocoa is integral ingredient, not flavoring only
• Provide nutritional analysis for customs verification
• Separate from retail candy to access preparation rates
Related Products under HTS 1806.90.49.00
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.
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.
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.