Lindt Excellence 70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Bar
Premium dark chocolate bar with 70% cocoa content, made from chocolate liquor, sugar, cocoa butter, without milk or filling. Imported from Mexico qualifying for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.10.18 referencing HTS 1806.20.73. Meets note 10(b)(2) requirements for duty-free entry of qualifying chocolate products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in consumer packaging over specific sizes
Different statistical suffixes within 1806.20 apply based on packaging format and size
If filled with fruit, nuts, or other confectionery
Filled chocolate bars classify under 1806.3 headings rather than plain chocolate
If marketed as food preparation with chocolate flavoring
Principal use determines classification; chocolate preparations fall in Chapter 21
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain production records proving Mexican origin under USMCA rules; ensure no milk solids to stay in 1806.20.73; watch for reclassification if packaging exceeds 2kg unit weight
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