Dark Chocolate Bulk Powder
Granular powder from ground cocoa beans with cocoa fat and trace emulsifiers, containing 28% butterfat but no milk solids or sugar, in 10 kg bags. Used in commercial chocolate compounding, qualifying under HTS 1806.20.38.00 for bulk forms exceeding 2 kg.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If completely unsweetened, no additives
Pure ground cocoa without emulsifiers or fat additions falls under fully unsweetened preparations.
If portioned into ≤2kg bars
Products in smaller blocks or slabs shift to retail-oriented preparations, changing container criteria.
If other milk solids exceed 32%
Higher milk solids content moves it to general other cocoa preparations beyond the 32% limit.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label containers clearly as industrial bulk to avoid retail misclassification; test for moisture content to prevent mold in transit
• Track calendar year quotas if applicable to butterfat levels
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Industrial Cocoa Grind Granules
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Bulk Cocoa Bean Puree
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Emulsified Cocoa Slab Melt
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