Couverture Chocolate Bulk Blocks from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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