Industrial Chocolate Paste with High Sugar

High-sugar chocolate paste for bakery filling, supplied in bulk paste form in 5kg pails, exceeding 65% dry weight sugar per chapter 17 note 2. Falls under HTS 1806.20.73.00 as other bulk cocoa preparations not in retail packaging.

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.

1806.20.82.00Same rate: 26%

If retail-packed portions ≤2kg

Retail sale packaging shifts to consumer-oriented subheadings.

1806.32Lower: 16% vs 26%

If in individually wrapped bars

Retail bar form with high sugar content uses different confectionery subheading.

2106.90.26.00Lower: 17.5% vs 26%

If with added dairy or flavors beyond basic cocoa prep

Additional food preparation ingredients may classify under general food preps.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit certificates of analysis confirming >65% sugar by dry weight to justify classification

Label containers clearly as 'industrial use only' to prevent retail misclassification

Monitor calendar year quotas if butterfat ≤5.5%; exclude Mexican origin products from limits

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