Lindt Excellence 70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Bar
Premium dark chocolate bar containing 70% cocoa solids, in blocks or slabs of 2 kg or less, imported under USMCA provisions. Classified under HTS 1806.10.38 as cocoa powder (not 10% butterfat) mixed with sugar and other substances, presented in consumer-sized blocks. Meets USMCA note 10(b)(2) requirements for originating goods from Canada or Mexico.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If contains >10% butterfat by weight
Chocolate with added cocoa butter exceeds butterfat threshold, moving to Chapter 18 confectionery heading
If marketed as chocolate-flavored food product with additional ingredients
Principal use as flavored food preparation rather than chocolate shifts to Chapter 21
If exceeding USMCA quantitative limits for this category
Overflow USMCA goods enter alternative USMCA provisions with different TRQ allocations
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure Certificate of Origin proves USMCA qualification under general note 11 and subchapter note 10(b)(2),Verify chocolate composition meets 1806.10.38 specs (cocoa powder + sugar, ≤10% butterfat, ≤2kg blocks),Maintain records showing no drawback/export benefit per USMCA rules to avoid duty reassessment
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