Milk Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Crunchy pretzels coated in milk chocolate, containing over 10% milk solids and over 10% sugar by dry weight. Classified under HTS 2106.90.80.00 as a food preparation not elsewhere specified, since it doesn't fit neatly into confectionery or bakery headings due to its composite nature.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+17.5%26%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

1806.90Lower: 16% vs 26%

If predominantly chocolate-coated without significant pretzel component

Chocolate and preparations thereof fall under Chapter 18 when sugar content defines it primarily as confectionery.

1905.31.00Lower: 17.5% vs 26%

If marketed as sweet biscuits or cookies

Sweet biscuits with milk solids shift to Chapter 19 bread/pastry headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify milk solids and sugar content via lab analysis to confirm >10% thresholds for this subheading

Provide detailed ingredient lists and nutritional labeling compliant with FDA requirements

Avoid misclassification as confectionery (1806) by documenting composite preparation process