Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Bar

Premium dark chocolate bar containing 85% cocoa for USMCA preferential treatment under HTS 9823.10.20, corresponding to subheading 1806.20.94. Qualifies per Implementation Act note 10(b)(2) for chocolate products meeting minimum non-fat cocoa solids content from qualifying USMCA countries.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1806.32Higher: 16% vs 10%

If in single bar form under 2kg with different cocoa percentage

Retail single bars have separate provisions regardless of cocoa content

1806.20.98Higher: 26% vs 10%

If different non-fat solids concentration ranges

1806.20 statistical suffixes differentiate by exact non-fat cocoa solids levels

2106.90.76Higher: 26% vs 10%

If classified as chocolate-flavored food preparation

Products with significant non-cocoa ingredients may shift to Chapter 21

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include laboratory analysis confirming non-fat cocoa solids percentage for customs verification

Use USMCA origin declaration specifying 1806.20.94 classification basis

Maintain production records proving compliance with note 10(b)(2) regional value content