In blocks or slabs weighing 4.5 kg or more each
Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: > Other preparations in blocks, slabs or bars, weighing more than 2 kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, of a content exceeding 2 kg: > Preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans, with or without added cocoa fat, flavoring or emulsifying agents, and containing not more than 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar: > In blocks or slabs weighing 4.5 kg or more each
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 1806.20.20
Unsweetened Cocoa Liquor Block
A solid block of pure ground cocoa beans, weighing over 4.5 kg, used in chocolate manufacturing without added sugar or milk solids. It falls under HTS 1806.20.20 as it consists wholly of ground cocoa beans with no more than 32% butterfat or milk solids and no more than 60% sugar. This bulk form is ideal for industrial processing into finished chocolate products.
Cocoa Paste Slab with Cocoa Butter
Industrial slab of cocoa paste made from ground cocoa beans with added cocoa fat, in 5 kg blocks for confectionery production. Classified under HTS 1806.20.20 for its bulk form, low butterfat/milk solids (under 32%), and sugar-free composition. Flavorings may be included but do not alter the primary ground cocoa base.
Bulk Cocoa Nibs Block
Compressed block of finely ground cocoa nibs weighing 6 kg, with minimal emulsifiers for smooth texture in chocolate processing. Meets HTS 1806.20.20 criteria as wholly ground cocoa beans in slab form over 4.5 kg, with butterfat under 32% and no sugar. Primarily used by manufacturers for molding into bars.
Industrial Cocoa Mass Slab
Large 10 kg slab of cocoa mass from ground beans with trace lecithin emulsifier, for high-volume chocolate production. HTS 1806.20.20 applies due to block weight over 4.5 kg, composition wholly of ground cocoa with ≤32% butterfat and ≤60% sugar. No milk solids included.
Sugar-Free Cocoa Liquor Slab
5.5 kg slab of pure cocoa liquor from fermented ground beans, emulsified lightly for machinery compatibility. Fits HTS 1806.20.20 as a bulk preparation wholly of ground cocoa beans, 0% sugar, under 32% inherent butterfat. Used in dark chocolate and baking industries.
Plain Cocoa Block for Molding
Heavy 8 kg plain cocoa block from ground nibs with cocoa fat adjustment, for direct molding in factories. Under HTS 1806.20.20 for slabs ≥4.5 kg consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans, low milk solids and sugar-free. Essential base for premium chocolate lines.