Bulk Cocoa Mass with Milk Solids and Emulsifier from Canada
Industrial cocoa mass produced from ground cocoa beans, incorporating 8% butterfat, emulsifiers, and minimal flavoring, packed in 10kg drums. Classified under HTS 1806.20.24.00 for bulk preparations with >5.5% butterfat, meeting U.S. note 2 entry provisions for non-retail food manufacturing. It excludes retail confection articles.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Track calendar-year quota allocations by country (e.g
• Ireland 1,700,988 kg) and apply early to secure entry slots
• Label containers clearly as 'industrial use only' with full composition breakdown to support non-candy declaration
• Avoid common pitfall of insufficient emulsifier disclosure, which could trigger dairy product scrutiny under other chapters