Described in additional U.S. note 3 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
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: > Described in additional U.S. note 3 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
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 1806.20.34.00
Industrial Cocoa Paste with Emulsifiers 30% Butterfat
Paste form preparation from ground cocoa beans, incorporating cocoa fat, flavoring, and emulsifying agents, with 30% butterfat and trace milk solids, in 25 kg pails. Classified under HTS 1806.20.34.00 for bulk (>2kg) forms pursuant to U.S. note 3, used exclusively in commercial chocolate processing, not as retail candy. Low sugar content (<60%) maintains industrial qualification.
Chocolate Liquor Paste with 28% Butterfat
This is a bulk paste made wholly from ground cocoa beans with added cocoa fat and emulsifiers, containing 28% butterfat and no sugar, exceeding 2 kg per container. It qualifies under HTS 1806.20.34.00 as it meets additional U.S. note 3 provisions for low butterfat chocolate crumb or liquor, intended for industrial chocolate production rather than retail candy. The product is supplied in large drums for manufacturers.
Bulk Unsweetened Chocolate Crumb 25% Milk Solids
Unsweetened chocolate crumb produced from ground cocoa beans with 25% milk solids and minimal butterfat, packaged in 10 kg bags for industrial use in baking and confectionery manufacturing. It fits HTS 1806.20.34.00 due to compliance with U.S. note 3 for low-fat chocolate crumb ≤5.5% butterfat (if applicable) or general ≤32% milk solids, excluding retail confections. No sugar added, ensuring bulk industrial form.
Low-Fat Chocolate Liquor Powder 5% Butterfat
Granular powder derived wholly from ground cocoa beans with added minimal cocoa fat, achieving 5% butterfat for low-fat crumb production, in 20 kg sacks. Meets HTS 1806.20.34.00 criteria under U.S. note 3 for chocolate crumb ≤5.5% butterfat in bulk form, destined for food industry, excluding retail candy articles.
Bulk Cocoa Bean Grind with 15% Milk Solids
Coarse grind from cocoa beans combined with dairy solids at 15% total, no sugar, in liquid bulk tankers >2kg equivalent for confectionery factories. Pursuant to HTS 1806.20.34.00 and U.S. note 3, as other preparation wholly of ground cocoa with ≤32% milk solids, not retail confection.