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White Confectioners' Coating Compound from Canada

A bulk white coating made from sugar, vegetable oils like palm kernel oil, and cocoa powder with at least 6.8% non-fat cocoa solids and 15% vegetable fats. Used by bakers and chocolatiers for dipping fruits, nuts, or molding candies, supplied in 10 kg slabs. Falls under 1806.20.60.00 as it's a non-confectionery product designed for further processing, meeting the minimum cocoa non-fat solids and vegetable fat thresholds.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

12%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada

Import Tips

Verify lab analysis certificates confirming ≥6.8% non-fat cocoa solids and ≥15% vegetable fats to avoid reclassification as standard chocolate

Ensure bulk packaging >2kg per unit; retail-packed items may shift to confectionery headings

Check for TRQ eligibility if from quota countries like Ireland; Mexican products excluded from certain limits