Pure Cocoa Bean Grind Paste 10kg

Unadulterated paste from ground cocoa beans only, no additives, in 10 kg industrial pails with <10% natural butterfat. Essential base for premium chocolate makers. HTS 1806.20.50.00 precisely for such pure bulk ground cocoa.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.3%+17.5%21.8%
🇲🇽Mexico4.3%+10.0%14.3%
🇨🇦Canada4.3%+10.0%14.3%
🇩🇪Germany4.3%+10.0%14.3%
🇯🇵Japan4.3%+10.0%14.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1801.00.00Lower: 7.5% vs 21.8%

If not finely ground

Coarse beans or nibs remain raw cocoa in 1801.

1806.90.25.00Lower: 21% vs 21.8%

If TRQ-eligible low fat crumb

Fits quota for chocolate crumb ≤5.5% butterfat.

1806.20.75.00Higher: 27.5% vs 21.8%

If >60% sugar added

Sugar-dominant preparation moves out of low-sugar category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Supplier affidavits confirming no additives simplify CBP review

Photos of bulk packaging aid in verifying >2 kg criterion

Avoid blending with milk prior to export to stay under milk solids cap

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