Industrial Cocoa Butter Substitute Slabs from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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