Bulk Low Fat Cocoa Crumb Paste from China
Paste-form low fat chocolate crumb under 5.5% butterfat in 10kg industrial pails, entered pursuant to U.S. note 3 for chocolate processing. HTS 1806.20.85.00 applies to this bulk paste (>2kg net) excluding retail candy articles. Used in molding compounds and coatings.
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
• Submit import license or quota certificate prior to entry; monitor calendar year limits
• Ensure packaging clearly indicates bulk industrial use, not consumer-ready
• Test for milk solids content to confirm 'low fat' status and avoid duty disputes