Industrial Chocolate Compound in 5kg Slabs from Mexico
Chocolate compound slabs weighing 5 kg each, containing vegetable fats and over 10% sugar, supplied in bulk for bakery and confectionery production. Falls under HTS 1806.20.98.00 due to block form over 2 kg, not for retail sale.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label containers clearly as 'not for retail sale' to prevent misclassification into consumer candy headings
• Include commercial invoices specifying end-use as industrial to comply with bulk form criteria
• Test for milk solids if claiming low butterfat to access quota allocations from Ireland or UK