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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If non-cocoa syrup with chocolate flavor
Flavorings without substantial cocoa content fall under food preparations.
If liquid preps ≤65% sugar
Lower sugar threshold moves to other bulk cocoa categories.
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
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Industrial Chocolate Paste 70% Sugar
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Granular Baking Chocolate Mix
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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
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Industrial Chocolate Granules 68% Sugar
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