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
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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