White Chocolate Raspberry Bites from China
Bite-sized white chocolate pieces infused with raspberry flavor and real fruit pieces. Falls under HTS 1806.90.90.19 for other sugar confectionery containing cocoa, as white chocolate qualifies despite lower cocoa solids.
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
• Confirm white chocolate meets US standards (20% cocoa butter minimum) with supplier certificates
• Declare fruit content accurately to avoid Chapter 20 reclassification during examination
• Use temperature-controlled shipping to prevent melting, a common detention cause