Hershey's Milk Chocolate with Almonds Bars from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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)