Cocoa Butter Equivalent from Canada
A blend of palm mid-fraction and shea stearin designed to mimic cocoa butter properties for chocolate manufacturing. Classified in HTS 1517.90.90 as an edible mixture of vegetable and/or animal fat fractions not in heading 1516.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include melting point and fatty acid profile tests to substantiate CBE classification
• Declare shea fat content accurately if animal/vegetable mix to avoid dairy chapter
• Use bulk packaging to qualify for lower duties versus retail-packed goods