Hershey's Milk Chocolate with Almonds Bars
Milk chocolate bars containing at least 21% by weight of cocoa butter and whole milk solids, with roasted almonds, classified under HTS 1806.20.77 as chocolate in blocks, slabs or bars. This product qualifies for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.10.19 when originating from Canada or Mexico per general note 11. The specific composition meets note 10(b)(2) requirements for sugar confectionery products.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If less than 21% cocoa butter content
Chocolate preparations with lower cocoa butter percentage fall under different subheading with potentially higher duties
If contains cereal/flour/ starch
Addition of cereal, starch or flour components moves classification to other chocolate preparations
If sugar-coated rather than chocolate coated
Sugar confectionery without chocolate coating classified under Chapter 17 sugar products
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USMCA certificate of origin proving ≥21% cocoa butter/milk solids content; ensure commercial packaging distinguishes from retail blocks; monitor quota limits under note 10(b)(2)
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Ghirardelli Intense Dark Chocolate Twilight Delight Bars
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