Industrial Chocolate Paste with Milk AUS from China
Bulk chocolate paste in containers over 2 kg, incorporating dairy from AUS under note 10, for bakery and confectionery production. Falls under 1806.20.81.00 as a paste-form preparation with cocoa and qualifying milk solids, excluded from retail candy limits. Used in manufacturing, not direct consumption.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Confirm Australian origin and TRQ quantity availability under note 10 before shipment
• Label clearly as 'bulk industrial use' to distinguish from retail products and prevent duty upgrades
• Include FDA prior notice and milk component documentation for smooth CBP clearance