Cocoa Hazelnut Spread Paste

Industrial-grade cocoa and hazelnut paste in 10 kg pails, used for filling pastries and ice cream production. Classified under HTS 1806.20.94.00 for other blended syrups/pastes containing cocoa in bulk containers over 2 kg. Excludes retail nut spreads like consumer brands.

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.

2008.11Higher: 141.8% vs 26%

If fruit/nut content predominates over cocoa

Nut-based pastes with minor cocoa are classified under fruit/nut preparations in Chapter 20.

1806.20.28Lower: 21.8% vs 26%

If in powdered bulk form rather than paste

Powder/granular cocoa blends without blending syrup note go to other bulk subheadings.

2103.90.80Higher: 41.4% vs 26%

If when sold as ready-to-use sauce with stabilizers

Sauce-like cocoa preparations for food service fall under general sauces.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label clearly as 'industrial use only' to prevent retail misclassification; include batch cocoa solids analysis

Check against US quota for low-butterfat chocolate crumb if applicable; Mexican products excluded from limits