Milk Chocolate Base Slab for Molding from Mexico
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.
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
• Submit compositional breakdown (fat, sugar, solids) tested by accredited lab to validate HTS 1806.32 criteria
• Use FDA prior notice for food imports and ensure HACCP plans for cocoa products
• Ship in bulk slabs, not consumer packs, to stay within industrial classification