Bulk Milk Chocolate Liquor from Mexico
Liquid milk chocolate liquor in 20 kg drums for industrial melting and mixing. Classified in HTS 1806.20.79.00 for liquid bulk forms >2 kg containing cocoa, entered per general note 15 provisions. Key ingredient in premium chocolate bar production.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Measure and declare cows' milk solids content (kg cmsc) accurately per statistical notes to avoid penalties
• Use temperature-controlled shipping for liquids; pitfall is spoilage claims denying entry
• Confirm FTA origin for note 15; Mexican products may have different exclusions