Low Fat Chocolate Crumb Powder from Mexico
Low fat chocolate crumb in powder form with less than 5.5% butterfat, packaged in bulk containers exceeding 2 kg, used for industrial chocolate production. It falls under HTS 1806.20.89.00 as other low fat chocolate crumb excluding retail candy, in bulk powder form not for direct consumption.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify butterfat content <5.5% via lab analysis to qualify under low fat crumb; exceeds limit shifts to higher duty subheadings
• Subject to annual quantitative limits (2.12M kg total); ensure origin from quota countries like Ireland/UK for access
• Provide manufacturer's declaration on non-retail candy use to avoid reclassification as consumer confectionery