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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in cacao powder form rather than paste
Powdered cocoa preparations shift to 1806.10 regardless of sugar if not in bulk bar/paste form.
If sugar content is 35-65% by weight
Mid-range sugar content falls into other preparations subheading outside the >65% note 2 category.
If processed primarily as fruit-based with minor cocoa
Predominantly fruit preparations with incidental cocoa classify under Chapter 20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit certificates of analysis confirming >65% sugar and cocoa content; discrepancies lead to reclassification
• Monitor U.S. note 7 quota availability, especially from non-FTA countries, to secure entry at preferential rates
• Label shipments clearly as 'bulk industrial paste, not for retail' to distinguish from confectionery bars
Related Products under HTS 1806.20.71.00
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.
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.