Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: > Other, in blocks, slabs or bars: > Not filled: > Preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans, with or without added cocoa fat, flavoring or emulsifying agents, and containing not more than 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar: > Containing butterfat or other milk solids (excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection): > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 1806.32.01.00
Unsweetened Baking Chocolate with Milk Solids
This is a preparation consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans with added cocoa fat and milk solids, containing not more than 32% butterfat and 60% sugar, used for industrial baking. It falls under HTS 1806.32.01.00 as it meets general note 15 provisions for quota entry and excludes retail candy. Ideal for manufacturers producing chocolate cakes or pastries.
Dark Chocolate Liquor Bar for Conching
A block of chocolate liquor from ground cocoa beans, with minimal milk solids and emulsifiers, under 32% butterfat for chocolate processing. Classified in HTS 1806.32.01.00 pursuant to general note 15 for quota-controlled industrial entry. Used in factories for refining into finer chocolate products.
Milk Chocolate Base Slab for Molding
Industrial slab of ground cocoa beans with cocoa fat, flavorings, and milk solids not exceeding 32% butterfat or 60% sugar. Enters under HTS 1806.32.01.00 via general note 15 for bulk processing into molded chocolates. Excludes retail confections for manufacturing only.
Cocoa Mass with Emulsifiers for Coating
Ground cocoa bean mass with emulsifying agents and trace milk solids, under specified butterfat and sugar thresholds in block form. HTS 1806.32.01.00 applies under general note 15 for quota entry into U.S. industrial coating production. Not for direct retail consumption.
Low-Sugar Chocolate Block for Ice Cream
Preparation of ground cocoa with milk solids and minimal sugar (≤60%), in slab form for dissolving into ice cream bases. Qualifies for HTS 1806.32.01.00 per general note 15 quota, excluding retail candy formats. Industrial food processing exclusive.