Earl Grey Infused Chocolate Truffles from China
Luxury truffles with milk chocolate shell infused with bergamot-flavored Earl Grey tea. HTS 1806.90.90.19 covers this tea-cocoa confection.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• FDA prior notice essential for tea-flavored imports
• Declare essential oils; bergamot may need phototoxicity data
• Cold pack required; truffles melt above 18°C shipping temp