Unsweetened Chocolate Baking Block
A solid block of ground cocoa beans with added cocoa fat, containing over 5.5% butterfat from milk solids and less than 60% sugar, used for industrial chocolate production. This unfilled chocolate preparation in block form falls under heading 18.06 as other food preparations containing cocoa.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is filled
Filled chocolate products are classified under a different tariff item.
If not in block, slab, or bar form
Other chocolate preparations not in these forms fall under a different item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the butterfat content is over 5.5% and sugar is less than 60% for this tariff item
• Document the product's use in industrial chocolate production
• Verify the product is unfilled and in block form for correct classification
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Bulk Bittersweet Chocolate for Confectioners
Large bittersweet chocolate bar from ground cocoa beans, cocoa butter, low milk solids (<21%), >5.5% butterfat, minimal sugar. This unfilled chocolate preparation in bar form is classified under heading 18.06 as other food preparations containing cocoa.
Cocoa Liquor Bar with Emulsifiers
Bar form of cocoa liquor (ground beans) with cocoa butter and emulsifying agents, incorporating butterfat over 5.5% and sugar ≤60%, for confectionery manufacturing. This unfilled chocolate preparation in bar form is classified under heading 18.06 as other food preparations containing cocoa.
Cocoa Liquor Blend Block
Block composed wholly of ground cocoa beans, added fat, emulsifiers, and <21% milk solids with >5.5% butterfat, sugar not over 60%. This unfilled chocolate preparation in block form falls under heading 18.06 as other food preparations containing cocoa.
Cocoa Mass with Emulsifiers for Coating
Cocoa mass with emulsifiers and trace milk solids, in block form, used for coating applications. The product is an unfilled chocolate preparation in blocks, slabs or bars, falling under heading 18.06 as other food preparations containing cocoa.
Cocoa Mass with Milk Solids Bar
Unfilled slab of ground cocoa beans blended with cocoa butter, emulsifiers, and low milk solids (<21%), exceeding 5.5% butterfat for manufacturing. This unfilled chocolate preparation in slab form is classified under heading 18.06 as other food preparations containing cocoa.
Dark Chocolate Baking Block
A large block of dark chocolate made from ground cocoa beans with added cocoa fat and minimal milk solids (under 21% by weight), containing over 5.5% butterfat for smooth texture. This unfilled chocolate preparation in block form falls under heading 18.06 as other food preparations containing cocoa.