Cocoa Nougat Bars

Chewy nougat with cocoa, honey, nuts, and sugar exceeding 10% dry weight. Under HTS 1806.90.59.00 for miscellaneous cocoa preps; not chocolate bar or retail specific. Multi-ingredient nougat form.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+17.5%23.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1704.90Lower: 20.4% vs 23.5%

If traditional honey nougat without cocoa

Sugar/honey confections lacking cocoa in chapter 17.

1806.32.14Lower: 22.5% vs 23.5%

If chocolate-enrobed nougat

Chocolate coating changes to filled chocolate classification.

2008.11Higher: 141.8% vs 23.5%

If nut predominant

Peanut/nut pastes or bars under chapter 20.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• List all inclusions (nuts, etc.) on labels completely

• Humidity control critical for nougat stability

• FDA registration for facilities producing nougat

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