Cocoa Energy Bites from Canada
No-bake balls of oats, nuts, dates, and cocoa powder with sugar over 10% dry weight. HTS 1806.90.59.00 for miscellaneous cocoa-containing foods not bakery or confection specific. Health food format with cocoa qualifies here.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Document as food preparation not supplement to avoid chapter 21 health claims issues
• Ensure stable shelf-life testing for composite dry mixes
• Label all ingredients including traces to meet allergen rules