Bulk Chocolate Liquor Powder from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
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
• 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