Bulk Chocolate Flavor Coating Paste from Mexico

Paste form coating with cocoa nib non-fat solids ≥6.8%, vegetable fats ≥15% (coconut/soy blend), in 15 kg pails for bakery injection molding. Not intended as finished candy but for product development. Fits 1806.20.60.00 criteria for powder/paste bulk preparations containing specified cocoa/veg components.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

12%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Document intended industrial use via end-user letters to support non-confectionery status

Ensure container net weight >2kg to qualify for bulk form exclusion from retail confection headings

Beware misdeclaration; penalties apply for failing composition thresholds