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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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