Chocolate Croissants

Flaky puff pastry filled with rich chocolate, baked to golden perfection. These are classified under HTS 1905.90.10.50 as pastries and similar sweet baked products due to their layered dough and sweet filling, distinct from simple bread.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

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

1806.90.20Lower: 23.5% vs 25%

If containing >6% cocoa on defatted basis

Chapter note excludes preparations with high cocoa from heading 1904/1905, directing to chocolate preparations in 1806.

1905.31.00Lower: 17.5% vs 25%

If sold as shelf-stable sweet biscuits

If designed for long-term storage like cookies, classifies as sweet biscuits rather than fresh pastries.

2106.90Lower: 16.4% vs 25%

If frozen dough, not fully baked

Unbaked or dough preparations fall under food preparations of 2106, not finished baked wares of 1905.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify ingredient list for cocoa content; if over 6% on defatted basis, may shift to Chapter 18

Provide commercial invoice detailing baking process to confirm 'sweet baked product' status

Avoid misclassification as biscuits by emphasizing fresh pastry nature, not shelf-stable