Bulk Unsweetened Chocolate Liquor Powder from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• 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