Bulk Chocolate Liquor Powder
Unsweetened chocolate liquor processed into a fine powder form, packed in bulk containers exceeding 2 kg, containing more than 65% sugar after processing. Classified under HTS 1806.20.78.00 as a chocolate preparation in powder form for industrial use, not retail packaged.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unsweetened and in bulk powder form
Unsweetened cocoa powder preparations fall under 1806.10 if sugar content is ≤65%.
If in blocks/slabs over 2kg with butterfat ≤5.5%
Lower sugar content or specific butterfat limits shift to other bulk chocolate subheadings.
If flavored as compound syrup or industrial food prep
Non-cocoa dominant preparations may classify under Chapter 21 food mixtures.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify sugar content exceeds 65% by weight via lab analysis for correct classification
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming bulk packaging over 2kg and non-retail intent
• Avoid retail-style packaging to prevent reclassification under confectionery headings
Related Products under HTS 1806.20.78.00
Industrial Chocolate Paste 70% Sugar
High-sugar chocolate paste in 5kg bulk pails for bakery and confectionery manufacturing, exceeding 65% sugar by weight. Falls under HTS 1806.20.78.00 due to paste form, bulk packaging over 2kg, and high sugar content in non-retail format.
Granular Baking Chocolate Mix
Granular chocolate preparation with over 65% sugar, packaged in 10kg bags for commercial baking. HTS 1806.20.78.00 applies to granular bulk forms in containers over 2kg, distinguished from retail bars or slabs.
Bulk Sweet Chocolate Syrup
Liquid chocolate syrup exceeding 65% sugar, supplied in 20kg drums for beverage and dessert production. Classified in HTS 1806.20.78.00 for liquid bulk cocoa preparations over 2kg in industrial packaging.
High-Sugar Chocolate Slab for Processing
Large 4kg chocolate slabs with >65% sugar content, designed for remelting in confectionery factories. HTS 1806.20.78.00 covers blocks/slabs over 2kg in bulk form for further processing.
Powdered Cocoa Sugar Blend Bulk
Bulk powder blend of cocoa and >65% sugar in 25kg sacks for ice cream manufacturers. Fits HTS 1806.20.78.00 as powder cocoa preparation in large immediate packings.
Industrial Chocolate Granules 68% Sugar
Coarse chocolate granules over 65% sugar in 15kg bulk boxes for molding compounds. HTS 1806.20.78.00 for granular bulk forms exceeding 2kg packaging.