Dark Chocolate Liquor Powder Bulk from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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