Bulk Chocolate Liquor Paste
Unsweetened chocolate liquor in paste form, packaged in 10 kg industrial containers exceeding 2 kg net weight, containing over 10% sugar by dry weight and subject to Chapter 17 additional U.S. note 8 quota provisions. Used primarily by confectioners for melting and processing into finished chocolate products. Falls under 1806.20.95.00 due to its bulk paste form and specific sugar content triggering sugar quota entry requirements.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If butterfat content ≤5.5% and meets low-fat crumb criteria
Qualifies for specific TRQ under US note to Ch.18 for chocolate crumb, separate from general sugar quotas.
If for consumer retail packaging ≤2kg per unit
Retail chocolate bars shift to consumer provisions, escaping bulk industrial sugar quota requirements.
If imported primarily as sugar component rather than cocoa preparation
Sugar-dominant preparations fall under Ch.17 sugar headings when cocoa content insufficient for Ch.18 classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry eligibility under Additional U.S
• Note 8 to Ch.17 for sugar-containing cocoa products; obtain TRQ license from USDA FAS before shipment
• Provide lab analysis certificates confirming >10% dry weight sugar content and bulk packaging >2kg to avoid misclassification
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Bulk Chocolate Coating Pellets
Granular chocolate coating compound in 15 kg boxes for industrial confectionery molding, with >10% dry weight sugar, entered under Ch.17 note 8 bulk provisions. Designed for high-volume chocolate enrobing machines. HTS 1806.20.95.00 applies to pellet/granular bulk form >2kg.
Sweetened Cocoa Granules Bulk
Granular sweetened cocoa for chocolate drink mixes, 25 kg multiwall paper bags >2kg net, >10% sugar dry basis per Ch.17 note 8. Industrial beverage production ingredient. HTS 1806.20.95.00 granular bulk form.
Chocolate Compound Bulk Slabs
Vegetable fat chocolate compound in 8 kg slabs for industrial tempering, >10% dry sugar content under Ch.17 note 8 quota entry. Coating slab form exceeding 2kg. 1806.20.95.00 for bulk slab preparations.
Industrial Cocoa Powder Blend
Sweetened alkalized cocoa powder in 25 kg bulk bags, containing over 10% sugar by dry weight, entered pursuant to Ch.17 note 8 provisions for bulk food preparations >2kg. Used in bakery and beverage manufacturing for flavoring. Classified in 1806.20.95.00 for powder form exceeding quota weight thresholds.
Sweetened Cocoa Paste for Baking
Pasteurized sweetened cocoa paste in 5 kg industrial pails, >10% sugar dry weight basis, pursuant to Ch.17 additional note 8 for bulk cocoa preparations. Processed for direct bakery incorporation without remelting. 1806.20.95.00 covers paste form exceeding 2kg packaging.
Industrial Chocolate Syrup Base
Liquid chocolate base syrup in 20-liter bulk drums >2kg, containing >10% dry weight sugar per Ch.17 note 8 provisions. Formulated for fountain drink dispensers and ice cream manufacturers. Classified 1806.20.95.00 for liquid bulk cocoa preparations.