Industrial Ganache Paste Base from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Maintain temperature logs during shipping to preserve paste integrity for customs inspection
• Cross-check against Ch17 note 1 exclusions for non-candy retail forms
• Declare exact dry weight sugar percentage to leverage quota benefits