Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• 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