Liquid Chocolate Mass for Molding from China
Liquid chocolate mass with <21% milk solids in bulk tanks or containers >2kg, for industrial molding applications. HTS 1806.20.82.00 covers liquid bulk cocoa dairy preparations.
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
• Temperature-controlled shipping docs required for liquid form; declare viscosity/stability
• Customs may require sampling for milk solids verification—prepare access
• Distinguish from paste by fluidity in product description to avoid subheading errors