Industrial Cocoa Mass Slab
A large 10 kg slab of cocoa mass from ground beans with trace lecithin emulsifier, for high-volume chocolate production. The trace lecithin is considered incidental and does not constitute an additional ingredient, so it remains cocoa paste with added sugar or sweetening matter only.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the lecithin is present in more than trace amounts or serves a functional purpose
This item covers other bulk preparations containing cocoa with additional ingredients.
If the product contains added sugar and is within the access commitment
Cocoa paste with added sugar may be classified here when meeting the access commitment criteria.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the lecithin content is minimal (trace) and does not alter the essential character of the cocoa paste
• Provide a certificate of analysis to CBSA if requested to confirm the composition
• Ensure the slab weight exceeds 2 kg to qualify for this bulk form tariff item
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Cocoa Paste Slab with Cocoa Butter
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Industrial Cocoa Nib Liquor Slabs
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Plain Cocoa Block for Molding
A heavy 8 kg plain cocoa block from ground nibs with cocoa fat adjustment, for direct molding in factories. It contains no other ingredients beyond cocoa paste and added cocoa butter, making it eligible for this tariff item.
Pure Cocoa Paste Slabs
Industrial slabs of cocoa paste made solely from ground cocoa nibs, each over 4.5 kg, for use in confectionery production. The product is wholly ground cocoa beans without any other ingredients, making it cocoa paste with added sugar or sweetening matter only (if sweetened) or simply cocoa paste.
Sugar-Free Cocoa Liquor Slab
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