Bulk Chocolate Liquor Paste from Canada
Chocolate liquor paste in bulk containers exceeding 2 kg, containing over 65% sugar and more than 10% dry weight of chapter 17 sugars, used in industrial confectionery production. Classified under 1806.20.77.00 as a chocolate preparation in paste form not for retail sale. Exceeds block or bar weight limits and meets sugar content criteria per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify sugar content lab analysis meets >65% and >10% chapter 17 sugars to avoid reclassification; provide bulk packing certificates; watch for butterfat limits if crumb-like to stay outside quota notes