Chocolate Crumb Base for Confectionery from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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