Low-Fat Cocoa Block Defatted from China
Compressed blocks of partly defatted cocoa paste for easy handling in factories. Fits HTS 1803.20.00.00 due to defatting process removing substantial cocoa butter.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Break down blocks into smaller units if needed, but declare as paste to maintain classification
• Align shipments with quota windows for Ireland/UK sources to minimize delays
• Test for mycotoxins; FDA prior notice required for all cocoa imports