Ground Cocoa Bean Slabs for Manufacturers
4.5+ kg slabs purely from ground cocoa beans, emulsified with trace butterfat and no added sugar, for premium chocolate production. These slabs are bulk preparations exceeding 2 kg, falling under tariff item 1806.20.90 as 'Other' cocoa preparations.
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 slabs contain only cocoa paste with added sugar
Cocoa paste with sugar is specifically classified under the sibling item.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the absence of added sugar to support classification
• Confirm the slab weight exceeds 2 kg per unit
• Retain lab analysis showing butterfat content for CBSA verification
Related Products under Tariff item 1806.20.90
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Bulk chocolate base blocks weighing 8 kg each, composed of ground cocoa mass with added cocoa butter and milk solids. These blocks are used as an intermediate product in bakery and chocolate manufacturing, falling under tariff item 1806.20.90 as 'Other' preparations in bulk form exceeding 2 kg.
Bulk Unsweetened Chocolate Baking Slabs
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Dairy-Infused Cocoa Grinding Slabs
5.5 kg slabs of finely ground cocoa with integrated milk solids and cocoa fat, intended for direct molding in chocolate production. These dairy-infused slabs are bulk preparations over 2 kg, falling under tariff item 1806.20.90 as 'Other' cocoa preparations.
Emulsified Cocoa Bulk Blocks
7 kg emulsified cocoa blocks made from ground beans with lecithin and butterfat for smooth melting in large-scale tempering operations. These blocks are bulk preparations exceeding 2 kg, classified under tariff item 1806.20.90 as 'Other' cocoa preparations.
Industrial Cocoa Liquor Blocks with Milk Solids
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Large Cocoa Paste Slabs for Confectionery
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