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Spiced Pfeffernüsse Balls

German pfeffernüsse are small, iced ginger-pepper balls with nutmeg and cardamom. HTS 1905.20.00.00 for these 'like' gingerbread spiced confections.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1905.31.00Same rate: 17.5%

If citrus peel or chocolate versions

Fruit/chocolate biscuits reclassify under 1905.31.

0904.11.00Lower: 7.5% vs 17.5%

If predominant pepper spice balls

Pepper products primarily classify in Chapter 9.

1704.90.58Higher: 27.9% vs 17.5%

If sugar-panned without full baking

Jellies or sugared confections go to 1704.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document pepper usage to distinguish from general biscuits

Handle powdered sugar icing for dust control in shipping

File FDA prior notice specifying spice levels