Canadian Hazelnut Milk Chocolate Slab from Mexico
Large-format milk chocolate slab with whole toasted hazelnuts, meeting Canadian dairy content standards for export. Falls under 9823.08.10 as Canadian goods of 1806.20.83 - milk chocolate in slab form not filled, with nuts. USMCA facilitates duty-free entry for qualifying Canadian chocolate products.
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
• Ensure slab dimensions qualify as 'blocks/slabs/bars' vs smaller confectionery pieces
• Maintain ≥21% milk solids documentation; common audit trigger for milk chocolate classification
• Use USMCA certificate of origin specific to note 8(b)(2) chocolate provisions