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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cocoa content is negligible or absent
Sugar syrups without significant cocoa fall under Chapter 17 as preparations of sugar, not Chapter 18 cocoa products.
If flavored for food service but under 65% sugar
Lower sugar content preparations move to Chapter 21 as food preparations not elsewhere specified.
If entered outside quota provisions of note 7
Same product but without quota compliance incurs higher general rates under other high-sugar subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify sugar content exceeds 65% dry weight with lab analysis to meet additional U.S. note 2; non-compliance shifts to higher duty subheadings
• Obtain quota allocation under U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 prior to entry; track annual limits to avoid over-quota surcharges
• Provide commercial invoices specifying bulk packaging over 2kg and non-retail use to prevent misclassification as consumer candy
Related Products under HTS 1806.20.71.00
Industrial Chocolate Paste for Baking
High-sugar (over 65% by dry weight) chocolate paste in 10 kg bulk tubs, described in U.S. note 2 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to quota limits in U.S. note 7. Designed for large-scale bakery filling production, not retail sale. Classified under 1806.20.71.00 for bulk paste form exceeding 2 kg with cocoa and sugar criteria.
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.
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.
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.