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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If vegetable fat base without sufficient cocoa
Low cocoa content classifies as animal/veg fats, not chocolate prep.
If slabs destined for immediate retail repack
Retail intent changes bulk industrial classification.
If industrial fatty acid derivatives
High fat, low sugar compounds may classify as chemical preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare vegetable fat type (palm/RSPO) and cocoa % precisely for compound status
• Slab weight uniformity critical; mixed sizes trigger reclassification
• Temperature-controlled storage certification required post-entry
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