U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
1806.90.9000
$133.2M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
31 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-05-02 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of a Kinder Egg from Germany.
NY 807714 March 17, 1995 CLA-2-18:S:N:N7:232 807714 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 1806.90.9000 Ms. Donna Tate Quality Creations Unlimited 206 Kasan Avenue Volga, SD 57071-0574 RE: The tariff classification of a Kinder Egg from Germany. Dear Ms. Tate: In your letter dated March 2, 1995 you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample was included with your request. The subject merchandise is described as an egg shaped hollow piece of chocolate about 1/8" thick, which contains a plastic cylinder. Inside the cylinder is a "puzzle-toy", which consists of small plastic pieces that can be assembled into various objects, e.g., little men, cars, animals etc. The chocolate egg with the toy inside will be wrapped in foil. The applicable subheading for the Kinder Egg will be 1806.90.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa...other...other...other...other. The rate of duty will be 6.8 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport