Bulk Low Milk Solids Chocolate Paste from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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