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White Confectioners' Coating Compound from China

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 — China → United States

22%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

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

White Confectioners' Coating Compound from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1806.20.60.00