Bulk Low Milk Solids Chocolate Paste

Paste-form low fat chocolate crumb containing under 21% milk solids, supplied in industrial containers over 2 kg for bakery and confectionery applications. Fits HTS 1806.20.87.00 as a bulk cocoa preparation excluding retail confections, with crumb base structure.

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.

1806.20.34.00Lower: 22.5% vs 26%

If for quota-eligible low butterfat versions from specified countries

US Note quotas apply to specific low fat crumb with country allocations like Ireland.

1806.90.55.00Lower: 21% vs 26%

If in liquid form rather than paste or crumb

Bulk liquid cocoa preparations fall under different 'other' subheadings.

1901.90Lower: 16.4% vs 26%

If containing flour or malt extract as primary binders

Shifts to Chapter 19 if prepared as flour-based cocoa mixtures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide compositional breakdown including kg cmsc if any cow milk components to align with statistical notes

Avoid consumer-ready packaging; use industrial drums or totes to maintain bulk classification

Check for butterfat limits (≤5.5%) to potentially qualify for quota-allocated subheadings