Containing less than 21 percent by weight of milk solids
Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: > Other preparations in blocks, slabs or bars, weighing more than 2 kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, of a content exceeding 2 kg: > Preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans, with or without added cocoa fat, flavoring or emulsifying agents, and containing not more than 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar: > Other: > Containing butterfat or other milk solids (excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection): > Other, containing over 5.5 percent by weight of butterfat: > Other: > Containing less than 21 percent by weight of milk solids
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 1806.20.26.00
Chocolate Liquor Paste with 10% Milk Solids
A bulk paste made from ground cocoa beans with added milk solids at 10% by weight, butterfat over 5.5%, and minimal sugar, packaged in 10kg industrial containers. It qualifies under HTS 1806.20.26.00 as a preparation wholly of ground cocoa beans in bulk form exceeding 2kg, with less than 21% milk solids, not for retail candy consumption. Used primarily in commercial chocolate manufacturing.
Cocoa Mass with Milk and Emulsifiers
Industrial cocoa mass produced from ground cocoa beans, incorporating 15% milk solids, emulsifiers, and over 6% butterfat, supplied in 25kg slabs for bakery applications. Fits HTS 1806.20.26.00 due to its bulk packaging >2kg, low sugar (<60%), and milk solids under 21%, excluding retail confections. Essential base for large-scale chocolate production.
Bulk Unsweetened Chocolate Base with 8% Milk
Unsweetened chocolate base in granular bulk form from ground cocoa nibs, with 8% milk solids and 7% butterfat, packed in 5kg bags for confectionery factories. Classified under HTS 1806.20.26.00 for its composition of primarily ground cocoa beans, bulk >2kg packaging, sugar <60%, and milk solids <21%. Not intended for direct retail as candy.
Industrial Cocoa Paste 12% Milk Solids
High-fat cocoa paste for chocolate compounding, made from ground beans with 12% milk solids, emulsifying agents, and 9% butterfat, in 15kg liquid totes. Meets HTS 1806.20.26.00 criteria as a bulk preparation (>2kg) of ground cocoa with low sugar, <21% milk solids, excluding retail confections. Used in mass production of coatings and fillings.
Ground Cocoa Bean Slabs with Milk Fat
Large slabs (20kg) of ground cocoa beans blended with 18% milk solids and flavor-neutral emulsifiers, butterfat at 6.5%, for industrial melting. HTS 1806.20.26.00 applies to this bulk form preparation with <21% milk solids, ≤32% total fat/solids, <60% sugar, not retail candy. Ideal for customized chocolate formulations.
Bulk Chocolate Liquor Blend 5.8% Milk
Chocolate liquor blend in powder form with 5.8% milk solids and 10% butterfat from added cocoa fat, packaged in 50kg supersacks for confectioners. Under HTS 1806.20.26.00 as ground cocoa preparation in bulk granular form >2kg, low milk solids <21%, no retail confection intent. Key ingredient for premium dark chocolate bases.