Canadian Milk Chocolate Almond Bar
A premium milk chocolate bar containing at least 25% almonds by weight, produced in Canada under USMCA provisions. Classified under HTS 1806.20.28 as milk chocolate in blocks, slabs or bars with nut fillings or additions. Enters under 9823.08.06 as qualifying Canadian goods per note 8(b)(2).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing ≥60% chocolate solids
Higher chocolate solids content moves to other preparations of chocolate subheading.
If in forms other than blocks/slabs/bars
Different packaging forms classified separately from bars.
If marketed as candy/nut mixture rather than chocolate
Principal use as confectionery food preparation changes chapter classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify Canadian origin documentation and USMCA certification per general note 11
• Ensure nut content ≥25% by weight with lab analysis for 1806.20.28 classification
• Maintain records proving compliance with note 8(b)(2) quantitative limits if applicable
Related Products under HTS 9823.08.06
Canadian Hazelnut Milk Chocolate Slab
Large-format milk chocolate slab with hazelnut pieces meeting 25% minimum nut content, manufactured in Canada. Falls under 1806.20.28 for chocolate bars with nut additions; qualifies for 9823.08.06 USMCA treatment.
Canadian Peanut Butter Chocolate Block
Bulk milk chocolate blocks with peanut inclusions ≥25% by weight, produced for further processing in Canada. Specifically classified 1806.20.28 and enters under USMCA 9823.08.06 for qualifying Canadian goods.
Canadian Cashew Milk Chocolate Bar
Retail milk chocolate bars featuring cashew nuts at 25-35% content ratio, Canadian-made under USMCA. Meets exact criteria of HTS 1806.20.28 for nut-added chocolate bars.
Canadian Mixed Nut Chocolate Slab
Milk chocolate slabs with mixed almonds, hazelnuts, and peanuts totaling ≥25% nut content. Canadian production qualifies under USMCA 9823.08.06 referencing 1806.20.28.
Canadian Walnut Dark Milk Chocolate Bar
'Dark milk' chocolate bars (reduced milk, higher cocoa) with walnut pieces ≥25%, made in Canada. Precisely fits 1806.20.28 for USMCA 9823.08.06 entry.
Canadian Pecan Praline Chocolate Block
Industrial blocks of milk chocolate with pecan praline inclusions meeting 25% nut requirement. Canadian-made for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.08.06.