Cocoa Butter Substitute Spread from Canada

A non-chocolate spread made with vegetable fats flavored with cocoa powder, used as a topping for toast or baking. It falls under HTS 1806.90.90 as a food preparation containing cocoa that doesn't fit specific categories like chocolate bars or crumb. This catch-all subheading covers miscellaneous cocoa-based products.

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 exceeds 0.5% to qualify under Chapter 18; provide lab analysis certificates

Ensure labeling distinguishes from pure cocoa butter to avoid reclassification

Watch for quantitative limits if resembling low-fat chocolate crumb

Cocoa Butter Substitute Spread from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1806.90.90