Large Cocoa Paste Slabs for Confectionery
6 kg paste slabs of ground cocoa beans with emulsifiers and butterfat, packed in bulk for food processors. HTS 1806.20.20.90 applies for its bulk block form exceeding 4.5 kg, ≤32% milk solids, and ≤60% sugar. Essential base for high-volume candy making.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in granular or powder bulk form over 2 kg
Non-block bulks like granules classify separately from solid slabs or blocks.
If sugar content dominates over cocoa
Primarily sugar-based confections with cocoa move to sugar confectionery chapter.
If flavored for food service rather than pure cocoa prep
Added flavors beyond emulsifying agents may classify as other food preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use FDA prior notice for food imports and ensure HACCP plans cover cocoa contamination risks
• Document 'wholly of ground cocoa beans' to distinguish from blended preparations in 1806.90
• Weigh slabs precisely; under 4.5 kg shifts to smaller block subheadings with different duties
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