Bulk Dark Chocolate Compound Low Dairy from China
Dark chocolate compound granules <21% milk solids in 10kg sacks for commercial coating. Under HTS 1806.20.82.00 as bulk granular cocoa prep with dairy note qualification.
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
• Label as 'compound' if using vegetable fats to differentiate from pure chocolate
• Ensure no retail intent; industrial buyer letters help prevent misclassification
• Comply with FDA allergen labeling even for bulk to avoid holds