Bulk Chocolate Liquor Powder

Unsweetened chocolate liquor processed into a fine powder form, packed in bulk containers exceeding 2 kg, containing over 65% sugar by dry weight as per chapter 17 note 2. Classified under HTS 1806.20.73.00 due to its bulk powder form and high sugar content in cocoa preparations not for retail sale.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+17.5%26%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1806.20.26.00Lower: 21.8% vs 26%

If solid blocks or slabs >2kg

Solid forms like blocks shift to earlier subheading within high-sugar bulk preparations.

1806.90.28.00Lower: 23.5% vs 26%

If sugar ≤65% by weight

Lower sugar content moves to other cocoa food preparations in bulk form.

1704.90.58.00Higher: 27.9% vs 26%

If predominantly sugar-based with minor cocoa

If cocoa is incidental, classifies as sugar confectionery rather than cocoa preparation.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify dry weight sugar content exceeds 65% with lab analysis to meet additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17

Provide detailed packaging specs showing immediate packings >2kg to avoid retail classification

Check for butterfat limits if under quantitative restrictions; include country of origin documentation