Bulk Chocolate Coating Granules

Granular chocolate coating mix over 65% sugar by dry weight, in 20 kg bulk sacks pursuant to U.S. notes 2 and 7. For enrobing confectionery lines in bulk processing. Under 1806.20.71.00 as other bulk granular form >2kg with high sugar.

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.

1806.90.25.00Lower: 21% vs 27.5%

If with milk solids exceeding limits

Dairy-inclusive preparations may shift to other 1806.90 categories outside sugar focus.

1806.32.60.00Lower: 24.5% vs 27.5%

If repackaged into ≤2kg retail bars

Retail-sized bars, even identical composition, classify under consumer confection headings.

1704.90Lower: 20.4% vs 27.5%

If for sugar-reduced coating mixes

Primarily sugar-based with flavoring, not cocoa-dominant, goes to Chapter 17.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for solubility and granule size to validate 'granular bulk' vs powder reclassification

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Bulk Chocolate Syrup for Fountain Dispensers

Industrial-grade chocolate syrup packed in 5 kg containers exceeding 2 kg, containing over 65% sugar by dry weight as per U.S. note 2 to chapter 17, and entered under the quota provisions of U.S. note 7 to chapter 17. This syrup is used in commercial beverage preparation, not for retail candy consumption. It falls under HTS 1806.20.71.00 due to its bulk liquid form and high sugar content.

Industrial Chocolate Paste for Baking

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Bulk Cocoa Powdered Sugar Mix

Granular mixture of cocoa and sugar exceeding 65% dry weight sugar, packaged in 25 kg bags over 2 kg, per U.S. notes 2 and 7 to chapters 17/18. Used by confection manufacturers for compounding, not direct consumer sale. Fits HTS 1806.20.71.00 for bulk powder form in high-sugar quota category.

High-Sugar Chocolate Liquor Bulk Paste

Liquid chocolate liquor paste with >65% added sugar, in 15 kg drums, meeting U.S. note 2 description and entered under note 7 quota. Intended for chocolate compounding in factories. HTS 1806.20.71.00 applies to this bulk liquid/paste preparation containing cocoa.

Industrial Ganache Paste Base

Bulk ganache paste containing cocoa and >65% sugar, 12 kg pails, described in note 2 and entered per note 7 quota. Used as base for fillings in commercial bakeries. 1806.20.71.00 for paste form in immediate packings >2kg.