Granular Baking Chocolate Mix from China
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.
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
• Document granule size and uniformity to differentiate from powder classifications
• Ensure immediate packings exceed 2kg net weight per Customs requirements
• Monitor annual quotas if product resembles low-fat chocolate crumb