Cocoa Fudge Bites
Soft fudge pieces flavored with cocoa powder and high sugar content over 10% dry weight. Classified in HTS 1806.90.59.00 for other sugar-containing cocoa preparations not matching bars or specific confections. Distinct from pure chocolate products.
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 cocoa is flavoring only, not primary ingredient
Sugar confectionery base with minor cocoa classified under chapter 17.
If meets low-fat chocolate crumb criteria
Specific low butterfat chocolate products subject to US quantitative limits.
If blended with other non-cocoa food preparations
Mixed food preps not predominantly cocoa move to chapter 21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit compositional breakdown showing >10% sugar to justify chapter 18 placement
• Ensure packaging doesn't imply retail candy status triggering different subheadings
• Monitor for chapter 17 note 3 sugar quotas if sugar content dominates
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