Unadulterated Cocoa Bean Grind Blocks from China
Pure grind blocks from cocoa beans, each 6 kg or more, for further processing into chocolate without any milk components. HTS 1806.20.20.10 applies as it meets the criteria for ground cocoa preparations sans butterfat or other milk solids.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Conduct third-party testing for milk solids prior to export to preempt CBP challenges at entry
• Declare as 'not for retail' to distinguish from confectionery under heading 1806 notes
• Stay updated on chapter note 1 exclusions for sugar confectionery to avoid misrouting