USMCA Mexican Chocolate Covered Almonds
Chocolate-coated whole almonds manufactured in Mexico under USMCA, entered via 9823.08.01 for subheading 1806.20.28. These goods qualify as Mexican-origin under note 8(a), providing duty-free access for USMCA-compliant cocoa/nut confections. Meets regional value content requirements of general note 11.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If almonds predominate over chocolate coating
Nut preparations with minimal chocolate classified by nut content in Chapter 20
If for different nut types or processing methods
Specific nut/chocolate combinations have separate Chapter 18 subheadings
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Include production records showing Mexican processing of US-sourced almonds; comply with FDA nut/chocolate labeling; track regional value content calculations
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