Emulsified Cocoa Bulk Blocks
7 kg emulsified cocoa blocks from ground beans with lecithin and butterfat for smooth melting. HTS 1806.20.20.90 covers this due to slab weight, low dairy/sugar limits, and permitted emulsifiers. Used in large-scale tempering.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in paste or liquid bulk form
Liquid/paste states classify under other bulk forms, not solid blocks.
If further processed with milk >32% into bars
Higher dairy chocolate blocks use filled chocolate headings.
If emulsifying agents dominate chemically
Pure emulsifier imports shift to acyclic alcohols chapter if not food prep.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• List all additives (e.g
• emulsifiers) but ensure they don't exceed flavoring allowances
• Customs may require samples for fat/sugar verification—prepare in advance
• Bulk packing over 2 kg total prevents retail confection shift
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