Sugar-Dusted Chocolate Truffles from China
Creamy ganache truffles rolled in powdered sugar, exceeding chapter 17 note 3 sugar thresholds. Classified at 1806.90.55.00 for entry under additional U.S. note 8 provisions governing high-sugar cocoa items. The exterior sugar dusting elevates total sugar content significantly.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.5%
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
• Use FDA prior notice for confectionery; include HTS-specific sugar declaration
• Avoid commingling with non-quota chocolates in same container to prevent lot rejection
• For EU origins, confirm Irish/New Zealand allocations don't exceed annual limits