Chocolate Chip Cookie

A chewy cookie loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, baked to a crisp exterior. Under HTS 1905.90.10.90 as 'other' biscuits and baked products, since it contains chocolate chips but isn't fully coated or a sweet biscuit per specific notes.

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.

1905.31.00Lower: 17.5% vs 25%

If enrobed or completely coated in chocolate

Per chapter notes, chocolate-coated biscuits move to 1905.31, distinct from chip inclusions.

1905.90Same rate: 25%

If containing peanuts or other specific nuts

Subheadings exist for nut-containing products, splitting from general 'other'.

1704.90.58Higher: 27.9% vs 25%

If sugar confectionery dominates

Primarily sugar-based items classify under Chapter 17, not baked wares.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document chocolate content to avoid reclassification; ensure no more than 6% cocoa if near 1904 boundaries

Batch testing for shelf stability; pitfall is undervaluing high-volume shipments

Use food facility registration with FDA prior to import