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Sugar-Free Chocolate Covered Hazelnuts Blocks

Whole hazelnuts enrobed in sugar-free bittersweet chocolate, formed into 3kg commercial blocks. Classified under 1806.20.98 for bulk chocolate preparations >2kg without added sugar, accessing USMCA benefits through 9823.10.21.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2008.19Higher: 30.4% vs 12.5%

If hazelnuts constitute principal weight/identity

Other nuts prepared/preserved take precedence when nut content predominates

1806.90.39.00Higher: 26% vs 12.5%

If in different forms like powders or liquids

Other chocolate preparations not in blocks/slabs classified in 1806.90

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include allergen declarations and nutritional panels meeting FDA import standards

• USMCA qualification requires detailed bill of materials showing regional sourcing percentages

• Prevent misclassification as nut products by emphasizing chocolate as principal ingredient

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