Frozen Chocolate Chip Waffles from China
Pre-baked waffles with embedded chocolate chips, frozen for preservation and convenient reheating. Classified under HTS 1905.32.00.29 as frozen waffles, a type of bakers' ware beyond simple chapter 11 preparations, containing cocoa but not exceeding heading 1904 limits.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Verify product remains frozen below -18°C during transit to maintain HTS classification as 'frozen' and avoid spoilage claims
• Include certificates of analysis for cocoa content to confirm under 6% defatted basis, distinguishing from chocolate preparations in 1806
• Label clearly with nutritional info and allergen warnings (e.g
• wheat, dairy) to comply with FDA import requirements