Bulk Sweet Chocolate Syrup from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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