Lindt Excellence 70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Bar from Germany
Premium dark chocolate bar containing 70% cocoa solids, sugar, and cocoa butter, classified under HTS 1806.32.80 as chocolate under 21% milk solids in blocks or slabs over 2kg total weight. This Canadian-origin product qualifies for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.08.18 when meeting general note 11 origin rules. The low milk content places it distinctly in the 'other' chocolate category.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain Canadian Certificate of Origin proving USMCA qualification and <21% milk solids content
• Ensure FDA prior notice filing and compliance with chocolate composition labeling requirements
• Avoid misclassification into milk chocolate categories (1806.32.40) by verifying milk solids percentage via lab analysis