Unsweetened Baking Chocolate Bulk Slab
A large slab of pure unsweetened chocolate containing cocoa mass and cocoa butter, packaged in bulk exceeding 2 kg for industrial use in baking and confectionery production. It falls under HTS 1806.20.99.00 as a chocolate preparation in slab form weighing more than 2 kg, not suitable for retail candy consumption.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing added sugar
Sugar confectionery with cocoa in bulk form shifts to heading 1806.10 for sweetened chocolate preparations.
If low fat chocolate crumb ≤5.5% butterfat
Low butterfat crumb products for industrial use fall under 1806.90 due to specific fat content limits and quotas.
If blended with non-cocoa flavorings for food prep
Preparations with significant non-cocoa additives may classify under Chapter 21 as other food preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify butterfat content is above 5.5% to avoid quantitative restrictions under subheadings like 1806.20.34
• Provide certificate of origin if from quota countries like Ireland to ensure access to allocated quantities
• Label accurately as 'not for retail sale' to prevent misclassification into consumer candy categories
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Industrial Milk Chocolate Paste
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