The tariff classification of Sugar Free Dark Chocolate (Product number Z1602) from Canada
Issued June 19, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 1806.20.9900
Headings: 1806
Product description
The subject merchandise is stated to contain 50.13 percent maltitol, 41.46 percent chocolate liquor, 7.31 percent cocoa butter, 0.78 percent soya lecithin and 0.32 percent vanillin. The product will be imported in the form of chips to be used in baking. For purposes of this ruling, it is understood that the product will be imported in containers or immediate packings of a content exceeding 2 kilograms.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Sugar Free Dark Chocolate will be 1806.20.9900, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa.
Full text
NY J85511 June 19, 2003 CLA-2-18:RR:NC:SP:232 J85511 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 1806.20.9900 Mr. Bob Forbes R.O.E. Logistics 474 McGill Street Suite 300 Montreal, Quebec Canada H2Y 2H2 RE: The tariff classification of Sugar Free Dark Chocolate (Product number Z1602) from Canada Dear Mr. Forbes: In your letter dated May 27, 2003, on behalf of Barry Callebaut Canada Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject merchandise is stated to contain 50.13 percent maltitol, 41.46 percent chocolate liquor, 7.31 percent cocoa butter, 0.78 percent soya lecithin and 0.32 percent vanillin. The product will be imported in the form of chips to be used in baking. For purposes of this ruling, it is understood that the product will be imported in containers or immediate packings of a content exceeding 2 kilograms. The applicable subheading for the Sugar Free Dark Chocolate will be 1806.20.9900, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa...other preparations...in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, of a content exceeding 2 kg...other...other...other. The general rate of duty will be 8.5 percent ad valorem. 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 646-733-3031. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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