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.

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.

1806.20.85.00Higher: 27.5% vs 26%

If exceeding 21% milk solids but still low fat crumb

Higher milk solids content shifts to adjacent subheading within low fat chocolate crumb.

1806.32.14.00Lower: 22.5% vs 26%

If in block/slab form under 2 kg per unit but bulk shipment

Form factor changes classification if not exceeding bulk container threshold.

1704.90.58.00Higher: 27.9% vs 26%

If sugar content dominates and considered sugar confectionery

Principal material (sugar) may prevail over cocoa for reclassification per Chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare exact milk solids percentage and form (granular) on entry documents to prevent reclassification as retail product

Monitor annual quotas for chocolate crumb; non-quota origins like Mexico require separate verification

Use FDA prior notice for food imports and ensure no retail packaging to comply with statistical notes