Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Truffles

Premium sugar-free dark chocolate truffles made with cocoa mass, cocoa butter, and sugar substitutes like maltitol or erythritol, containing over 50% cocoa solids. Classified under HTS 1806.90.59 as 'Other chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, not put up for retail sale,' these bulk confections qualify for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.10.24 when meeting note 10(b)(2) origin criteria. They are typically imported in large commercial quantities for further distribution or processing.

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.

1806.90.39Higher: 23.5% vs 10%

If put up for retail sale in consumer packaging

Retail-packed chocolate products shift to 1806.90.39 regardless of sugar-free status, losing bulk commercial classification

2106.90.72Higher: 26% vs 10%

If containing significant milk solids or classified as food preparation

Products with high dairy content may fall under Chapter 21 food preparations rather than Chapter 18 chocolate

1704.90.68Higher: 27.9% vs 10%

If primarily sugar confectionery with minimal cocoa

Low cocoa content shifts classification from chocolate to sugar confectionery under Chapter 17

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify USMCA origin documentation including supplier declarations confirming note 10(b)(2) eligibility; ensure product meets 'not put up for retail sale' criteria with commercial packaging; conduct lab testing for cocoa content and sugar substitute declarations to avoid reclassification

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