Chocolate Crumb Base for Confectionery

Bulk powder or granular chocolate crumb with low milk solids (<21%), designed for mixing in large-scale chocolate production. HTS 1806.20.87.00 covers this as other low fat chocolate crumb in forms exceeding 2 kg, not retail candy.

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.

1806.32Lower: 16% vs 26%

If processed into blocks/slabs over 2 kg

Solid bulk forms of similar compositions use different subheadings.

2106.90.26.00Lower: 17.5% vs 26%

If for compound chocolate crumb with vegetable fats

Non-cocoa fat inclusions may classify as food preparations under Chapter 21.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Lab test for milk solids and butterfat; discrepancies can lead to duty reassessment or quota denial

Specify industrial end-use in commercial invoice to differentiate from retail exclusions

Aggregate imports may hit annual limits; track entries against 2,122,834 kg cap excluding Mexico