Dark Chocolate Truffles with Hazelnut Filling

Premium dark chocolate truffles filled with roasted hazelnut praliné, coated in 70% cocoa dark chocolate. This product falls under HTS 1806.90.90.19 as sugar confectionery containing cocoa, specifically other confectionery not qualifying for more specific subheadings within Chapter 18.

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.

1806.20.85.00Higher: 27.5% vs 23.5%

If low butterfat chocolate crumb for industrial use

Products intended as ingredients rather than retail confectionery fall under crumb preparations with butterfat limits.

1704.90.58.00Higher: 27.9% vs 23.5%

If cocoa content below 10% by weight

Sugar confectionery with minimal cocoa is classified under Chapter 17 as non-cocoa dominant.

2008.19Higher: 27.9% vs 23.5%

If fruit-based with nuts and minimal chocolate coating

Primarily fruit preparations shift to Chapter 20, excluding chocolate-focused confections.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify cocoa solids percentage exceeds 35% for dark chocolate classification and provide lab analysis if requested by CBP

Ensure proper declaration of nut allergens on labeling to comply with FDA import requirements

Avoid common pitfall of classifying as 'chocolate crumb' under quota-limited subheadings like 1806.20.85