Chocolate Chip Cookie from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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