Industrial Cocoa Paste with Emulsifiers 30% Butterfat from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Pre-validate quota availability with CBP/USDA before shipment; prorated for partial year entries
• Label as 'industrial use only, not for retail' to prevent reclassification; include full ingredient breakdown
• Avoid pitfall of sugar content >60% pushing to 1806.20.26; test batches rigorously