Mr. Goodbar Milk Chocolate with Peanuts from China

Milk chocolate bar studded with whole roasted peanuts, directly under HTS 1806.90.90.11 for peanut-containing cocoa preparations. The combination of chocolate matrix and peanut pieces defines its classification.

Duty Rate — China → United States

23.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Conduct lab analysis for cocoa solids percentage to distinguish from general food preps

Use ISF filings early for nut imports to manage potential holds on allergen concerns

Check for preferential tariff treatment under USMCA if from qualifying countries