Couverture Chocolate Buttons

High-quality couverture chocolate buttons for professional tempering, made from USMCA 55% cacao blend. Classified under HTS 9823.10.22 for subheading 1806.90.39 USMCA goods meeting 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.

1806.10.38Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If exceeding 90% cocoa content

Ultra-high cocoa chocolates have specific provisions

1806.20.98Higher: 26% vs 10%

If milk couverture formulation

Milk couverture classifies under milk chocolate provisions

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify viscosity and crystal structure; provide couverture certification; track professional use quantities

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