Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Classic milk chocolate cups filled with creamy peanut butter, a popular American-style confection. Classified under HTS 1806.90.90.19 as other cocoa-containing confectionery beyond basic chocolate bars or specifically named items.

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.

1806.32Lower: 16% vs 23.5%

If sold as plain milk chocolate without filling

Unfilled chocolate bars in blocks or slabs use specific chocolate headings, not confectionery.

1806.90.25.00Lower: 21% vs 23.5%

If qualifying under low-fat chocolate crumb quota

Industrial crumb products with ≤5.5% butterfat enter under limited quantity provisions.

2106.90.68.00Higher: 27.5% vs 23.5%

If marketed as food preparation with minimal cocoa

Non-confectionery cocoa mixes shift to Chapter 21 preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include detailed ingredient breakdown showing milk solids and cocoa content to prevent reclassification

Obtain prior notice via FDA system for peanut-containing products to expedite clearance

Watch for butterfat content; if over 5.5%, excludes quota subheadings like 1806.20.34