Chocolate Chip Cookie from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.870%Universal product exemption, description-limited (U.S. note 52(c))
Import Tips
• 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