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
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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