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%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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