Cocoa Paste for Confectionery Manufacturing 7% Butterfat

Paste form ground cocoa beans with cocoa fat, emulsifying agents, and 7% butterfat, in 5kg pails for factory use. HTS 1806.20.24.00 applies per additional U.S. note 2 for bulk preparations >5.5% butterfat, ≤32% milk solids, non-retail. Used as base in large-scale chocolate 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.

1806.90Lower: 16% vs 22.5%

If exceeding 60% sugar with other bulk additives

Sugar-dominant bulk preparations classify under other cocoa-containing foods.

2202.99.30.00Higher: 25% vs 22.5%

If in liquid form resembling chocolate syrup

Liquid preparations may fall under non-alcoholic beverages if potable.

1805.00.00.00Lower: 7.5% vs 22.5%

If purely cocoa powder without grinding into paste

Unground or powdered cocoa without fat addition stays in raw cocoa heading 1805.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Reference statistical note on milk solids content in declarations for accurate kg cmsc reporting

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