Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds from Germany
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.
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
• 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