Industrial Cocoa Butter Substitute Slabs

10 kg slabs of cocoa butter substitute with ≥6.8% non-fat cocoa solids from nib and ≥15% vegetable fats (palm/illipe), for chocolate tempering. Supplied to manufacturers for bar production. 1806.20.60.00 covers these non-confectionery bulk products with defined composition.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2%+17.5%19.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2%+10.0%12%
🇨🇦Canada2%+10.0%12%
🇩🇪Germany2%+10.0%12%
🇯🇵Japan2%+10.0%12%

Alternative Classifications

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

1804.00.00Lower: 7.5% vs 19.5%

If raw cocoa butter without non-fat solids addition

Pure cocoa butter lacks the non-fat solids requirement, classifying under raw cocoa butter.

2106.90.99Lower: 13.9% vs 19.5%

If as general chocolate food supplement

Non-specific cocoa blends for compounding may fall under Chapter 21.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain third-party lab certification for solids/fats content before entry

Specify 'for further manufacturing' on commercial invoice

Review US notes for butterfat exclusions if any dairy traces present

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Cocoa Vegetable Fat Enrobing Compound

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