Chocolate Fudge Bulk Syrup

A thick, pourable chocolate fudge syrup containing cocoa solids, packaged in 5 kg industrial containers for use in bakeries and confectionery production. It falls under HTS 1806.20.94.00 as a blended syrup in bulk form exceeding 2 kg, not for retail sale as candy. This classification applies to cocoa-based preparations in paste-like consistency for manufacturing.

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.

1702.90.58Lower: 22.6% vs 26%

If cocoa content is negligible and primarily sugar-based

Blended syrups dominated by sugar without significant cocoa fall under Chapter 17 sugar preparations.

2106.90.36Lower: 17.5% vs 26%

If for flavored syrups with added dairy or flavorings beyond basic cocoa

Food preparations with cocoa as minor ingredient are classified under general flavored syrups in 2106.

1806.90.28Lower: 23.5% vs 26%

If packaged for retail sale in smaller units

Retail-oriented cocoa syrups shift from bulk industrial to consumer preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify cocoa content and ensure packaging exceeds 2 kg net weight to qualify under bulk form; retail-packed items shift to other subheadings

Provide manufacturer's declaration on butterfat percentage (<5.5% may trigger quantitative limits under US note 1)