Emulsified Cocoa Slab Melt from China
Large slabs over 2 kg of ground cocoa with emulsifiers and cocoa fat, under 32% butterfat, no sugar/milk, designed for melting in production lines. HTS 1806.20.38.00 covers such bulk slab preparations for industry.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify slab weight exceeds 2 kg per unit; use proper storage to prevent bloom
• Declare as non-retail to avoid confection duties