Couverture Chocolate Bulk Blocks

High-cocoa couverture chocolate in large blocks over 2 kg for professional tempering and molding. Fits HTS 1806.20.99.00 as other chocolate blocks in bulk industrial packaging.

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.

1806.32Lower: 16% vs 26%

If retail couverture bars

Consumer-sized bars, even couverture, enter under retail chocolate headings.

1806.20.85Higher: 27.5% vs 26%

If low fat version

Low butterfat couverture crumb subject to specific quota access.

1704.90.35Higher: 40.6% vs 26%

If sugar coating dominant

Heavily sugared couvertures may shift to Chapter 17 sugar confections.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide viscosity and bloom resistance specs to justify couverture classification

Ensure blocks exceed 2 kg to avoid higher-duty smaller bar subheadings

Bonded warehouse entry recommended for quota monitoring

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