Dark Chocolate Bulk Syrup Blend from China
High-cocoa content syrup blended with invert sugar and cocoa mass, in 20 kg bulk containers for chocolate fountain operations. Classified HTS 1806.20.91.00 as blended syrup per additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17, exceeding 2 kg packing. Suited for commercial hospitality applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide FDA prior notice for food imports with cocoa declaration
• Confirm bulk packaging prevents individual retail sales
• Check origin against quota allocations for Ireland/UK