Plain Cocoa Block for Molding from China
Heavy 8 kg plain cocoa block from ground nibs with cocoa fat adjustment, for direct molding in factories. Under HTS 1806.20.20 for slabs ≥4.5 kg consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans, low milk solids and sugar-free. Essential base for premium chocolate lines.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use insulated shipping to prevent melting, which could reclassify as liquid form
• Prepare for butterfat assays; discrepancies lead to duty adjustments
• Confirm no retail intent via commercial invoices to stay in bulk category