Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa from Germany
Premium dark chocolate bar containing 70% cocoa solids, produced in Canada under USMCA provisions. Classified under HTS 1806.90.08 as other chocolate and chocolate products not elsewhere specified, qualifying for special tariff treatment when meeting general note 11 requirements. The high cocoa content and specific Canadian manufacturing process distinguish it from standard milk chocolate classifications.
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 under general note 11,Ensure product meets 1806.90.08 specifications with detailed ingredient breakdown,Maintain production records showing Canadian processing to avoid reclassification to Chapter 19