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Tiramisu Cakes

Layered coffee-soaked sponge cake with mascarpone cream and cocoa dust. Though no-bake assembly, classifies as cakes/puddings under HTS 1905.90.10.50 for sweet baked components.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

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

1905.20.00Lower: 20% vs 25%

If communion wafer base

Specific wafer products excluded to 1905.20.

2208.70Lower: 12.5% vs 25%

If alcohol-dominant liqueur cake

Spirit content >20% shifts to chapter 22.

2106.90.80Higher: 28.5% vs 25%

If fully assembled non-baked dessert

If no significant baking, as general food preparation.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify baked sponge element to justify 1905 over 2106 mixes

• Declare alcohol/coffee extracts for FDA review

• Perishable; use proper cold chain docs