Industrial Chocolate Paste for Baking from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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