Low-Milk Chocolate Crumb for Molding from Canada

Granular chocolate crumb made from ground cocoa beans with added cocoa fat, flavorings, and under 21% milk solids, supplied in bulk bags over 2 kg for industrial chocolate molding. It qualifies for HTS 1806.20.36.00 as a preparation wholly of ground cocoa meeting butterfat/milk limits and excluding retail confections. Used by manufacturers to produce finished chocolate products.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

14.3%

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

Subject to annual quota of 2,122,834 kg for low-butterfat items; enter early in calendar year and track usage via Customs

Label as 'industrial use only, not for retail' and provide end-use certificates to prevent misclassification as candy

Ensure particle size and composition analysis; emulsifiers must be declared but not exceed 'flavoring or emulsifying agents' limits

Low-Milk Chocolate Crumb for Molding from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1806.20.36.00