Low-Milk Chocolate Crumb for Molding from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
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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