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.

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.

2106.90.72Same rate: 26%

If non-cocoa syrup with chocolate flavor

Flavorings without substantial cocoa content fall under food preparations.

1806.90.55Lower: 21% vs 26%

If liquid preps ≤65% sugar

Lower sugar threshold moves to other bulk cocoa categories.

2202.99Lower: 24.9% vs 26%

If alcoholic chocolate liqueur base

Beverage preparations with alcohol classify under Chapter 22.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide viscosity and Brix readings to confirm syrup form and sugar percentage

Use food-grade drum certifications for FDA prior notice compliance

Declare exact cocoa solids vs sugar ratio to prevent misclassification