Hershey's Milk Chocolate with Almonds Bars from Germany
Canadian-produced milk chocolate bars containing almonds, classified under HTS 1806.32.70 as chocolate with almonds and other nuts in blocks, slabs or bars over 2kg total weight. These qualify for preferential USMCA treatment under 9823.08.17 for Canadian-origin goods meeting note 8(b)(2) requirements. The product features milk chocolate coating whole roasted almonds, packaged in large commercial blocks.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain USMCA certificate of origin proving Canadian production and compliance with note 8(b)(2) quantitative limits
• Ensure product meets exact 1806.32.70 specs (chocolate ≥2kg blocks with almonds) to avoid reclassification
• Maintain records showing ≥30% US-grown tobacco equivalent value if applicable to chocolate processing