Cocoa Bean Grinding Paste 12% Butterfat from Mexico
Paste from finely ground cocoa beans with added butterfat (12%) and minimal sugar (<30%), in 3 kg liquid bulk totes for further processing. HTS 1806.20.28.00 applies as it's a qualifying preparation in bulk, excluding retail confections.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Test for microbial contamination common in bulk cocoa pastes; provide sanitary certificates
• Specify 'industrial use only' on invoices to evade retail candy exclusions in US notes
• Track calendar year quota usage for butterfat-containing entries under 1806.20