Dark Chocolate Liquor Bar for Conching from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15%
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
• 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