Bulk Cocoa Nib Paste with Milk Solids
A bulk paste made from fermented and ground cocoa nibs, blended with 8% butterfat and emulsifiers, supplied in 10 kg drums for use in confectionery manufacturing. This product is a preparation of cocoa in paste form, not elsewhere specified, and is classified under tariff item 1806.20.90 as 'Other' preparations in bulk form exceeding 2 kg.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the paste contains only added sugar or sweetening matter and no other ingredients such as emulsifiers or milk solids.
This item covers cocoa paste with added sugar or sweetener but no other ingredients, which would be a more specific classification.
If the paste is formed into blocks, slabs, or bars weighing 2 kg or less for retail sale.
Products in smaller retail-sized blocks or bars fall under a different subheading for chocolate preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the paste is declared as a cocoa preparation in bulk form, not as cocoa paste of heading 1806.20.10, which requires no added ingredients beyond sugar or sweetener
• Keep records of the butterfat content and ingredient list to support classification if requested by CBSA
• Verify whether the product qualifies for any preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement by providing a valid certificate of origin
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