Flavored Cocoa Paste 30% Milk Solids for Baking

Smooth paste of ground cocoa with flavoring agents and 30% milk solids, supplied in large 25kg bulk for bakery chocolate applications. Qualifies for HTS 1806.20.22.00 pursuant to general note 15, meeting strict composition rules for non-retail bulk cocoa preps. Prevents crystallization in high-volume production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+17.5%22.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1806.20.24.00Same rate: 22.5%

If not containing milk solids

Absence of butterfat/milk shifts to milk-free ground cocoa subheading.

2103.90.80.00Higher: 41.4% vs 22.5%

If soy-based or non-dairy milk solids

Vegetable fat or alt-milk versions may classify under sauces/mixes.

1806.90.25.00Lower: 21% vs 22.5%

If quota-limited low-fat crumb form

Specific crumb products ≤5.5% fat have annual import quotas.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label clearly as industrial ingredient, not confection, to avoid retail duty traps

Cross-check against US statistical notes for milk solids content declaration

Use tamper-evident bulk packaging to demonstrate non-retail intent

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