Industrial Chocolate Compound Slab from China
Large 5 kg slabs of chocolate compound for bakery use, exceeding 65% sugar and 10% dry sugars per note 3, entered pursuant to note 8 for bulk industrial processing. Classified in 1806.20.75.00 due to bar/slab form >2 kg and high sugar cocoa content.
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
• Submit lab analysis confirming >65% sugar and note 3 compliance; retain for CBP review
• Declare as bulk/industrial only—retail packaging triggers reclassification and higher duties
• Track calendar year TRQ usage under US note to Ch18, especially for non-quota countries