HS Code for Filled chocolate candy

Filled chocolate candy in the form of blocks, slabs, or bars weighing 2kg or less is classified under HS code 1806.31. This classification is part of Chapter 18, which covers cocoa and cocoa preparations. Heading 1806 specifically includes chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. The subheading 1806.31 is defined by three criteria: the product must contain cocoa, it must be in a specific shape (block, slab, or bar), and it must be \"filled.\" According to the HS Explanatory Notes, a \"filled\" chocolate product consists of a center (such as cream, fruit, nuts, caramel, or biscuit) coated with chocolate. This center must be distinct from the chocolate itself. The weight limit of 2kg is a crucial threshold; preparations exceeding this weight or in different forms (like liquid or powder) are classified under different subheadings such as 1806.20. The classification follows GRI 1 and 6, ensuring that the physical form and internal composition match the subheading description exactly.

Products Included

• Chocolate bars with caramel centers
• Fruit-filled chocolate slabs
• Praline-filled chocolate blocks
• Wafer-filled chocolate bars
• Nut-paste filled chocolate bars

Common Misclassification

A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 1806.32, which is for chocolate in blocks, slabs, or bars that are \"not filled.\" If the chocolate contains ingredients like crushed nuts or raisins mixed uniformly throughout the chocolate (rather than as a distinct center), it is considered \"not filled\" and belongs in 1806.32. Another common error is using 1806.90, which covers other chocolate preparations like individual pralines or candies that are not in the shape of a bar or block. Additionally, if the product is a biscuit fully covered in chocolate, it might be misclassified here, but it often belongs in 1905.31 depending on the ratio of biscuit to chocolate.

FAQ

What is the HS code for filled chocolate bars?

Filled chocolate bars weighing 2kg or less are classified under HS code 1806.31.

What qualifies as \"filled\" chocolate?

To be considered \"filled,\" the chocolate must have a distinct center made of a different substance, such as fondant, jelly, or nuts, which is enclosed by the chocolate.