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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pure cocoa powder without milk solids
Absence of butterfat or milk solids classifies as cocoa powder in 1806.10, not preparations.
If filled with nuts or fruit
Filled bars move to higher subheadings regardless of butterfat limits.
If sugar content dominates over cocoa
Predominantly sugar-based products shift to Chapter 17 sugar confections.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include manufacturer's declaration specifying industrial end-use to confirm exclusion from retail confection
• Track annual quotas (e.g
• 1.7M kg for Ireland) and enter early in calendar year to secure lower rates
• Label clearly as 'not for retail sale' to prevent misclassification pitfalls
Related Products 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.
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.