Industrial Sweet Chocolate Paste 25kg Drums

High-sugar chocolate paste (>70% sugar) in 25 kg industrial drums for bakery and confectionery production. Classified under HTS 1806.20.67.00 for bulk paste forms >2kg containing cocoa, entered pursuant to general note 15 for duty preferences.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

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

1806.20.82Lower: 26% vs 27.5%

If containing ≤65% sugar

Sugar content threshold determines subheading within bulk chocolate preparations.

1806.32Lower: 16% vs 27.5%

If in consumer blocks/slabs/bars ≤2kg

Retail-sized packaging changes from bulk industrial to consumer form classification.

2106.90.26Lower: 17.5% vs 27.5%

If flavored as food preparation beyond cocoa base

End use as compounded food prep with additional flavors shifts out of Chapter 18.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit detailed commercial invoice specifying net weight, sugar percentage, and GN15 eligibility

Comply with USDA APHIS if any dairy components; test for contaminants common in bulk chocolate

Avoid pitfalls by ensuring containers are immediate packings >2kg, not retail-ready

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