High-Butterfat Cocoa Powder Paste 15% Fat from China
Paste derived from finely ground cocoa with high cocoa fat and added butterfat (15%), flavor enhancers, in bulk 15kg containers. Fits HTS 1806.20.24.00 under U.S. note 2 for preparations >5.5% butterfat in paste form >2kg, non-retail industrial grade. Used in premium chocolate compounding.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Prepare for potential CBP verification of fat content via independent lab reports
• Declare under correct statistical reporting units (kg cmsc for milk solids)
• Steer clear of generic 'chocolate' labeling—specify 'ground cocoa preparation'