| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8438200000 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 1806909019 | Doc | 43.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
- HS CODE: 1806909019
- Product Description: Chocolate and cocoa-containing food preparations, specifically other confectionery products.
- Base Tariff Rate: 6.0%
- Additional Tariff: 7.5%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tax Rate: 43.5%
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Key Notes:
- This classification applies to finished chocolate products, such as chocolate bars or confectionery items.
- The high total tax rate is due to the combination of base, additional, and special tariffs.
- Proactive Advice: Confirm the exact product composition (e.g., percentage of cocoa, added ingredients) and check if any certifications (e.g., organic, fair trade) are required for import compliance.
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HS CODE: 8438200000
- Product Description: Machines used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or beverages, including machines for making candy, cocoa, or chocolate.
- Base Tariff Rate: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 7.5%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tax Rate: 37.5%
- Key Notes:
- This classification applies to machinery used in chocolate production, such as mixers, tempering machines, or molding machines.
- The base tariff is 0%, but the total tax rate is still significant due to the additional and special tariffs.
- Proactive Advice: Verify the machine's technical specifications and ensure it is not classified under a different HS code (e.g., for general-purpose machinery). Also, check if any import licenses or technical inspections are required.
Important Reminder:
- The special tariffs after April 11, 2025 apply to both classifications and may significantly increase the import cost.
- Always confirm the product type, composition, and intended use to ensure correct HS code classification.
- For chocolate products, consider cocoa content, added ingredients, and packaging as these can affect classification and tax rates.
- HS CODE: 1806909019
- Product Description: Chocolate and cocoa-containing food preparations, specifically other confectionery products.
- Base Tariff Rate: 6.0%
- Additional Tariff: 7.5%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tax Rate: 43.5%
- Key Notes:
- This classification applies to finished chocolate products, such as chocolate bars or confectionery items.
- The high total tax rate is due to the combination of base, additional, and special tariffs.
- Proactive Advice: Confirm the exact product composition (e.g., percentage of cocoa, added ingredients) and check if any certifications (e.g., organic, fair trade) are required for import compliance.
- HS CODE: 8438200000
- Product Description: Machines used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or beverages, including machines for making candy, cocoa, or chocolate.
- Base Tariff Rate: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 7.5%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tax Rate: 37.5%
- Key Notes:
- This classification applies to machinery used in chocolate production, such as mixers, tempering machines, or molding machines.
- The base tariff is 0%, but the total tax rate is still significant due to the additional and special tariffs.
- Proactive Advice: Verify the machine's technical specifications and ensure it is not classified under a different HS code (e.g., for general-purpose machinery). Also, check if any import licenses or technical inspections are required.
Important Reminder:
- The special tariffs after April 11, 2025 apply to both classifications and may significantly increase the import cost.
- Always confirm the product type, composition, and intended use to ensure correct HS code classification.
- For chocolate products, consider cocoa content, added ingredients, and packaging as these can affect classification and tax rates.