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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into blocks/slabs over 2 kg
Solid bulk forms of similar compositions use different subheadings.
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
Related Products under HTS 1806.20.87.00
Low Fat Chocolate Crumb Powder
A fine powder made from cocoa mass, sugar, and minimal milk solids (under 21% by weight), used as an ingredient in industrial chocolate production. Classified under HTS 1806.20.87.00 as low fat chocolate crumb in bulk powder form exceeding 2 kg packaging, not for retail candy consumption. It meets the criteria for preparations containing cocoa in granular form with low milk content.
Industrial Low Fat Chocolate Crumb Granules
Granular low fat chocolate crumb with less than 21% milk solids, packaged in bulk bags over 2 kg for confectionery manufacturing. HTS 1806.20.87.00 applies due to its bar-like bulk form derivative, low milk content, and exclusion from retail candy articles. Primarily used in chocolate bar production lines.
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.
Low Fat Cocoa Crumb for Baking Industry
Granular crumb product with less than 21% milk solids, bulk-packed for bakery chocolate incorporation. Under HTS 1806.20.87.00 as low fat chocolate crumb in granular bulk form >2 kg, per Chapter Note 1 for cocoa preparations.