Bulk Ground Cocoa with Lecithin and 10% Milk Powder from Canada
Granular bulk form of ground cocoa beans with lecithin emulsifier and 10% milk powder solids, packaged in 10kg drums for food processors. Fits HTS 1806.20.22.00 via general note 15 as a non-retail preparation within butterfat (≤32%) and sugar (≤60%) thresholds. Essential for producing milk chocolate bases industrially.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Submit certificate of analysis for milk solids and sugar percentages to Customs for smooth clearance
• Ensure no retail labeling or packaging; bulk-only to qualify under industrial provisions
• Monitor US note quotas for related low-fat entries if product specs border on crumb types