Maple Leaf Chocolate couverture Dark 64%

Professional couverture dark chocolate for bakers, produced in Canada under USMCA. 64% cocoa content qualifies under 1806.90.08 as chocolate not elsewhere specified. Higher cocoa butter content for professional tempering applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1806.10.55Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If imported in bulk slabs over 2kg

Couverture in bulk form has separate bulk chocolate provisions

2105.00.40Higher: 34.5% vs 10%

If when used as ice cream coating

Chocolate for ice cream classified as ice cream ingredient

1806.90.20Higher: 23.5% vs 10%

If containing sugar confectionery elements

Chocolate with significant sugar candy components classified separately

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify couverture viscosity and cocoa butter percentage in documentation,Include food facility registration for baking industry imports,Confirm compliance with professional chocolate fluidity standards

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