Industrial Cocoa Mass Powder Blend from China
Powdered cocoa mass from ground beans with added emulsifying agents, in 5 kg bulk pouches, butterfat ≤32%, sugar ≤10%. Used in bakery and chocolate production lines. HTS 1806.20.50.00 covers this bulk powder form of ground cocoa preparations.
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
• Lab certification for particle size and fat content is crucial for powder vs paste distinctions
• Ensure commercial invoice specifies 'industrial bulk form' to avoid retail scrutiny