Industrial Cocoa Paste with Vanilla and 28% Butterfat
Paste form of finely ground cocoa beans flavored with vanilla extract, containing 28% butterfat for bakery and chocolate manufacturing. HTS 1806.20.22.00 applies under general note 15 for bulk (>2kg) preparations not exceeding composition limits, excluding retail confections. Used in bulk for compounding chocolate masses.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If with >60% sugar content
High sugar preparations classify under sweetened bulk forms beyond the 60% limit.
If low fat chocolate crumb ≤5.5% butterfat
Crumb products with minimal fat enter under specific low-fat provisions with quotas.
If sugar-dominant with minimal cocoa
Predominantly sugar-based with cocoa as flavoring shifts to sugar confectionery.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for exact butterfat/milk solids content; values >32% trigger different subheading and higher duties
• Declare pursuant to GN15 with supporting origin/docs; track annual quantitative limits if applicable
• Use industrial bulk containers to differentiate from retail products avoiding confection duties
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