10 newer rulings cite the same tariff codes.
Classification can shift over time. Review the more recent rulings below before relying on this one.
The tariff classification of Chocolate Mousse Mix from Switzerland and/or Germany
Issued November 22, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Cite this ruling
Copies to clipboardE8 E89834 (November 22, 1999)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 1806.90.5900, 1806.90.5500
Headings: 1806
Product description
You supplied descriptive literature with your request. The subject merchandise is a chocolate mousse mix, product #7215205, a powder which will be imported in 0.4 kilogram bags. This item is said to contain 54.78 percent sugar, 18.99 percent reduced fat cocoa powder, 8.86 percent vegetable fat, 3.85 percent glucose syrup, 3.72 percent skim milk powder, 3.47 percent gelatin, 2.26 percent vegetable protein, 3.1 percent emulsifier, and traces of water, stabilizers, flavors, and vanillin.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the chocolate mousse mix, product #7215205, if imported in quantities that fall within the limits described in additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17, will be will be 1806.90.5500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: Other: Other: Other: Articles containing over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.
Full text
NY E89834 November 22, 1999 CLA-2-18:RR:NC:SP:232 E89834 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 1806.90.5500; 1806.90.5900 Mr. Raymond Dube ROE Logistics 474 Rue McGill Suite 300 Montreal, Canada H2y 2H2 RE: The tariff classification of Chocolate Mousse Mix from Switzerland and/or Germany Dear Mr. Dube: In your letter dated October 19, 1999, on behalf of Barry Callebaut USA, Inc. of St. Albans, Vermont, and Barry Callebaut Canada of St. Hyacinthe, Quebec, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You supplied descriptive literature with your request. The subject merchandise is a chocolate mousse mix, product #7215205, a powder which will be imported in 0.4 kilogram bags. This item is said to contain 54.78 percent sugar, 18.99 percent reduced fat cocoa powder, 8.86 percent vegetable fat, 3.85 percent glucose syrup, 3.72 percent skim milk powder, 3.47 percent gelatin, 2.26 percent vegetable protein, 3.1 percent emulsifier, and traces of water, stabilizers, flavors, and vanillin. The applicable subheading for the chocolate mousse mix, product #7215205, if imported in quantities that fall within the limits described in additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17, will be will be 1806.90.5500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: Other: Other: Other: Articles containing over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17: Described in additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions. The rate of duty will be 4.1 percent ad valorem. If the quantitative limits of additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17 have been reached, the product will be classified in subheading 1806.90.5900, HTS, and dutiable at the rate of 38.3 cents per kilogram plus 6.2 percent ad valorem. In addition, products classified in subheading 1806.90.5900, HTS, will be subject to additional duties based on their value, as described in subheadings 9904.17.49 to 9904.17.56, HTS. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist John Maria at (212) 637-7059. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
More rulings on the same tariff codes
The tariff classification of Chocolate Cocoa Bomb from Brazil
The Classification, Marking and Eligibility of the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) for Double Truffle Hot Chocolate Drink Mix and No Sugar Added Hot Chocolate Drink Mix
The Classification and Eligibility of the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) for a Hot Chocolate Drink Mix and Dunkaccino Drink Mix
The tariff classification and the country of origin of Instant Hot Chocolate Drink Powder from Austria.
The tariff classification of Chocolates from Belgium
The tariff classification of Chocolate products from Belgium
The tariff classification of Mother’s Day Mug Gift Sets from China
The tariff classification and status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) of Hot Chocolate Mix from Canada; Article 509. Correction to Ruling Number N291822.
The tariff classification and status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) of Hot Chocolate Mix from Canada; Article 509
The tariff classification of “Variety Pack Chocolate Gems” from Belgium
Follow E89834
Get an email if this ruling is revoked or modified, or a newer ruling supersedes it.
One email per day at most. Confirm your address once, unsubscribe anytime.
Searching CBP rulings the smart way
Rulings are precedent. See which ones apply to your product: TariffLens semantically searches all 200,000+ CBP rulings and builds defensible classifications backed by ruling citations.