Artisan Chocolate Modeling Paste

Professional chocolate modeling paste for cake decorations, made with USMCA couverture chocolate and fondant sugar. Enters under HTS 9823.10.22 as 1806.90.39 USMCA preparation per note 10(b)(2).

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.

1704.90.68Higher: 27.9% vs 10%

If sugar content predominates

Sugar confections with minor chocolate classify under Chapter 17

2103.90.78Higher: 23.9% vs 10%

If containing stabilizers/emulsifiers >10%

Sauce-like preparations classify under Chapter 21

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document plasticity and workability specs; declare sugar/cocoa ratio; maintain USMCA content records

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