Powdered Chocolate Base Bulk from China
Powdered chocolate base in 15 kg sacks for ice cream and bakery manufacturers. HTS 1806.20.79.00 for powder bulk >2 kg containing cocoa, general note 15 entry. Dissolves easily for large-batch flavoring.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
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
• Specify non-retail packing on invoices; bulk powders often scrutinized for consumer repackaging
• Include flow agent details if added, as it affects preparation classification
• Track butterfat quotas if milk-derived to prevent over-entry penalties