Cocoa Bean Grind with Cocoa Butter and 20% Butterfat from China
Coarse grind from cocoa beans blended with added cocoa butter reaching 20% total butterfat, in 5kg bulk pails for confectioners. HTS 1806.20.22.00 under GN15 for preparations wholly of ground cocoa with limited milk/sugar, not for retail candy. Supports high-volume chocolate molding operations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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
• Document emulsifying agents and flavorings separately if added, as they are permitted but must be declared
• Confirm container net content >2kg; smaller packs reclassify to retail bars
• Prepare for potential inspection of fat content to prevent duty escalation