Bulk Unsweetened Chocolate Liquor Powder

Powdered form of chocolate liquor derived from cocoa beans, containing less than 21% milk solids, packaged in bulk containers exceeding 2 kg for industrial use in confectionery and baking. Classified under HTS 1806.20.82.00 due to its bulk powder form and low milk solids content as a cocoa preparation not for retail sale.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+17.5%26%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1806.10.24Higher: 27.5% vs 26%

If containing added sugar

Sweetened cocoa powder preparations fall under 1806.10, separate from unsweetened low-milk dairy products.

1806.90.28Lower: 23.5% vs 26%

If in retail packaging ≤2kg

Shifts to other food preparations when not in bulk form exceeding 2kg per packing.

2106.90.36Lower: 17.5% vs 26%

If flavored beyond basic cocoa for food manufacturing

Highly processed flavorings or mixes move to Chapter 21 for non-primary cocoa preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify milk solids content via lab analysis to confirm <21% threshold; provide certificates to Customs

Ensure bulk packaging exceeds 2kg net weight per container to avoid retail classification pitfalls

Declare exact cocoa and dairy composition on entry documents to comply with Chapter 4 note 1