Bittersweet Chocolate Granules Industrial from Mexico
Granular bittersweet chocolate for melting and molding in large-scale production, packed in bags exceeding 2 kg. Falls under HTS 1806.20.99.00 as other granular chocolate preparations in bulk form.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Declare exact cocoa percentage and form (granular) on commercial invoice for proper 1806.20 verification
• Source from non-quota countries like Mexico to bypass butterfat-limited annual limits
• Test for contaminants per FDA cocoa import regs before entry to avoid holds