Cocoa Paste for Confectionery Manufacturing 7% Butterfat from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Reference statistical note on milk solids content in declarations for accurate kg cmsc reporting
• Partner with licensed customs brokers familiar with Chapter 18 quotas to avoid entry refusals