Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips from Mexico
Premium bittersweet chocolate chips containing 60% cacao, made from chocolate liquor, sugar, cocoa butter, and vanilla, imported from Canada under USMCA provisions. Classified under HTS 1806.20.73 as chocolate in blocks, slabs or bars under 2kg, not filled, with sugar and other sweeteners. This product qualifies for special tariff treatment via 9823.10.18 due to USMCA origin and meeting note 10(b)(2) criteria for sugar and chocolate goods.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure Certificate of Origin proves USMCA eligibility under general note 11; verify chocolate composition meets 1806.20.73 specs (no filling, <2kg); common pitfall is incorrect sugar content declaration affecting note 10(b)(2) qualification