Dairy-Infused Cocoa Grinding Slabs

5.5 kg slabs of finely ground cocoa with integrated milk solids and cocoa fat for direct molding. Classed in HTS 1806.20.20.90 for containing butterfat in large blocks, under sugar threshold. For artisan industrial chocolatiers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1806.20.24Higher: 22.5% vs 17.5%

If without butterfat or milk solids

Pure cocoa fat-only blocks use the no-dairy counterpart subheading.

1901.90Lower: 16.4% vs 17.5%

If baked into dough or flour mixes

Cocoa in food mixtures like dough classifies under general food preps.

2202.99Higher: 24.9% vs 17.5%

If dissolved into liquid bulk beverage base

Bulk liquid cocoa drinks fall under non-alcoholic beverages.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Reference statistical note 'kg cmsc' for any dairy declarations in entries

Prevent contamination claims with sealed, food-grade bulk packaging

Track calendar year quotas if bordering low-fat crumb categories

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