Cocoa Butter Substitute Spread from Canada

A non-chocolate spread made with vegetable fats flavored with cocoa powder, used as a butter alternative in baking. It falls under HTS 1806.90.90.90 as a food preparation containing cocoa that doesn't fit into more specific chocolate or confection categories within Chapter 18.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

16%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify cocoa content via lab analysis to confirm classification outside primary chocolate headings

Include detailed ingredient lists and nutritional labeling compliant with FDA standards

Avoid misclassification as confectionery by ensuring it's not marketed for retail candy consumption