Low-Sugar Chocolate Block for Ice Cream from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Pair with dairy import docs if milk solids trigger additional FDA scrutiny
• Monitor kg cmsc units if declaring milk content for statistical notes
• Avoid any filling to prevent jumping to filled bars subheading