Cocoa Bean Grind with Cocoa Butter and 20% Butterfat from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15%
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
• 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