Caramel Filled Chocolates from China
Chocolate pieces with liquid caramel centers, total sugar content over 65% dry weight. NESOI classification in 2106.90.94.00 due to combined chocolate-caramel preparation beyond Chapter 18 chocolate scope.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Test for milk chocolate vs compound chocolate to determine proper declaration
• Maintain temperature control during shipping to prevent melting and damage claims
• Document as food preparation to differentiate from straight Chapter 18 products