Industrial Low Fat Chocolate Crumb Granules

Granular low fat chocolate crumb (≤5.5% butterfat) in bulk containers over 2kg, sourced from Ireland for bakery and confectionery manufacturing. Fits HTS 1806.20.85.00 per U.S. note 3 quantitative provisions for non-retail crumb. Primarily cocoa solids, sugar, and minimal milk components excluding water.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

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

1806.20.82Lower: 26% vs 27.5%

If not described in U.S. note 3

Fails additional note 3 criteria, moves to general low fat crumb without quota provisions.

1806.32.14Lower: 22.5% vs 27.5%

If in blocks/slabs >2kg with higher fat

Different fat content or form shifts to chocolate in bulk blocks under separate subheading.

1704.90.58.00Higher: 27.9% vs 27.5%

If sugar-dominant with minimal cocoa

Low cocoa content reclassifies as sugar confectionery, exiting Chapter 18 cocoa preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Source from quota-eligible countries (Ireland, UK, NZ); provide origin certificate for allocation

Document kg cows' milk solids content (cmsc) accurately for statistical reporting

Avoid retail labeling to prevent misclassification under confectionery headings