Industrial Chocolate Granules with 12% Butterfat from Mexico
Granular cocoa preparation from ground beans with added fat, flavoring, and 12% butterfat, supplied in 25kg bulk bags for bakery use. It qualifies for HTS 1806.20.24.00 under U.S. note 2 as a non-retail product in granular bulk form exceeding 2kg, with butterfat over 5.5%. Designed for further processing, not direct consumption.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit entry under specific quota provisions; Mexican products excluded—confirm origin certificates
• Conduct pre-shipment testing for butterfat/milk solids to preempt CBP lab holds
• Package in industrial drums/bags only; retail-style packaging risks reclassification and higher duties