Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds
Almonds coated in sugar-free dark chocolate made from cocoa powder, cocoa butter, and sugar substitutes like maltitol or stevia. Classified under HTS 1806.20.98 as chocolate preparations containing cocoa in blocks, slabs, or bars weighing more than 2 kg total, not containing added sugar or qualifying for other specific subheadings. This USMCA-eligible product falls under 9823.10.21 for preferential tariff treatment from Canada or Mexico.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If packaged for retail sale in consumer-ready units
Retail chocolate preparations in individual packages ≤2kg fall under 1806.32, not bulk blocks/slabs of 1806.20
If almonds predominate and chocolate coating is secondary
Groundnuts prepared or preserved (almonds) take precedence if nut content exceeds chocolate by weight
If qualifying under different USMCA sugar/chocolate provisions in note 10(a)
Alternative USMCA subheadings within 9823.10 may apply based on specific sugar or chocolate composition rules
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify USMCA origin certification to qualify for duty-free entry under general note 11; retain production records showing regional value content
• Ensure product meets 1806.20.98 criteria (blocks/slabs >2kg, no added sugar) with detailed ingredient labeling and weight documentation
Related Products under HTS 9823.10.21
Bulk Sugar-Free Chocolate Cacao Nibs
Fermented cacao nibs coated in sugar-free chocolate, packed in 5kg blocks for industrial use. Falls under HTS 1806.20.98 as chocolate preparations in bulk form >2kg without added sugar, qualifying for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.10.21.
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.
Xylitol Dark Chocolate Manufacturing Blocks
85% dark chocolate blocks sweetened exclusively with xylitol, packed 6kg for confectionery manufacturers. HTS 1806.20.98 applies to these bulk (>2kg), sugar-free chocolate preparations eligible under USMCA 9823.10.21.
Erythritol Chocolate Covered Cashews Slabs
Cashews coated in erythritol-sweetened semi-sweet chocolate, bulk packed in 2.5kg slabs. Qualifies under 1806.20.98 as chocolate preparations >2kg without added sugar, for USMCA preferential tariff treatment via 9823.10.21.
Monk Fruit Sweetened Chocolate Bulk Bars
Commercial 8kg bars of monk fruit sweetened 60% dark chocolate for food processors. HTS 1806.20.98 covers these sugar-free chocolate blocks >2kg, qualifying for USMCA duty preferences under 9823.10.21.
Allulose Dark Chocolate Industrial Slabs
90% cocoa dark chocolate slabs sweetened with allulose, 7kg packaging for industrial melting. Falls under 1806.20.98 as bulk sugar-free chocolate preparations >2kg, USMCA eligible via 9823.10.21.