Emulsified Cocoa Bulk Blocks from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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