Industrial Cocoa Paste with Vanilla and 28% Butterfat from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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