Cocoa Mass with Emulsifiers for Coating from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.5%
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
• Confirm origin from quota countries (Ireland, UK, NZ) to access lower duties; others face over-quota rates
• Document 'wholly of ground cocoa beans' to distinguish from mixed preparations
• Beware of emulsifier types; only permitted agents keep it in this heading