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Cocoa Nib Protein Bar from China

Nutritional bar featuring roasted cocoa nibs mixed with proteins and binders, positioned as a healthy snack. It qualifies for HTS 1806.90.90 as a chocolate and cocoa-containing food preparation not covered by confectionery or block forms. Cocoa nibs provide essential chocolate character.

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

Document cocoa nib percentage and processing method; avoid 'chocolate bar' labeling to prevent 1806.32 shift

Comply with FDA nutrition labeling for protein claims

Monitor for butterfat quotas if exceeding 5.5%