Bulk Cocoa Nibs Block from Mexico
Compressed block of finely ground cocoa nibs weighing 6 kg, with minimal emulsifiers for smooth texture in chocolate processing. Meets HTS 1806.20.20 criteria as wholly ground cocoa beans in slab form over 4.5 kg, with butterfat under 32% and no sugar. Primarily used by manufacturers for molding into bars.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide grinding process certification to prove 'ground cocoa beans' status over whole nibs
• Avoid retail packaging; bulk immediate containers over 2 kg prevent retail confection reclass
• Monitor for quantitative limits if low-fat variants approach restricted subheadings