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.

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.

1806.10Lower: 20% vs 26%

If unsweetened and in bulk powder form

Unsweetened cocoa powder preparations fall under 1806.10 if sugar content is ≤65%.

1806.20.26Lower: 21.8% vs 26%

If in blocks/slabs over 2kg with butterfat ≤5.5%

Lower sugar content or specific butterfat limits shift to other bulk chocolate subheadings.

2106.90Lower: 16.4% vs 26%

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