Peanut Butter Filled Chocolate Biscuits
These crisp sweet biscuits feature a creamy peanut butter filling coated in milk chocolate, making them a popular snack. Classified under HTS 1905.31.0041 due to the inclusion of peanut products as a primary filling ingredient within sweet biscuits. The peanut butter exceeds de minimis levels, distinguishing it from plain sweet biscuits.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| π²π½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π¨π¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π©πͺGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π―π΅Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If chocolate coating exceeds 6% cocoa on defatted basis
Products primarily coated with chocolate preparations fall under heading 1806 per chapter note exclusions.
If containing tree nuts instead of peanuts
Tree nut-containing biscuits are classified separately from peanut products in the HTS subheading.
If imported as peanut butter spread rather than biscuit filling
Pure peanut butter preparations without biscuit component fall under Chapter 20 for fruit/nut preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Declare exact peanut solids content on entry documents to verify classification under the peanut subcategory
β’ Provide FDA prior notice and ensure compliance with peanut allergen labeling under FALCPA
β’ Avoid misclassification as chocolate confectionery by emphasizing biscuit base over coating
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Salted Peanut Shortbread Biscuits
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