Dark Chocolate Liquor Powder Bulk from China
Bulk powder form of chocolate liquor derived from cocoa beans, packaged in containers over 2 kg for use in chocolate manufacturing and beverages. Classified under HTS 1806.20.99.00 as other chocolate preparations in powder form exceeding 2 kg net weight.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Conduct lab analysis for milk solids if any trace present to confirm classification outside milk chocolate headings
• Ensure packaging exceeds 2 kg per unit to qualify for bulk bulk form, avoiding retail bar rates
• Monitor annual quotas for low-fat products; use HTS reporting for accurate statistical notes on kg cmsc