Mexican Milk Chocolate Bars from Mexico
Solid milk chocolate bars produced in Mexico using USMCA-compliant processes, classified under 1806.32.06 via 9823.08.01. These qualify as goods of Mexico under note 8(a) for preferential USMCA treatment on sugar confectionery containing cocoa. The HTS provides duty-free entry for such originating products meeting general note 11 requirements.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain USMCA certificate of origin proving Mexican production; ensure compliance with FDA chocolate standards; avoid misclassification under general 1806 rates