Frozen Hazelnut Wafers from China
Layered wafers with hazelnut cream filling, maintained in frozen state for crisp texture. Classified in HTS 1905.32.00.29 as other frozen waffles and wafers, adhering to preparation extent in chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Highlight nut allergen risks in documentation; FDA prior notice required for high-risk imports
• Batch test for hazelnut solids to confirm not exceeding cocoa-related thresholds indirectly
• Avoid bulk packaging over 10kg if retail-intended, to prevent set classification shifts