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

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

Bulk Cocoa Nibs Block from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1806.20.20