Described in additional U.S. note 2 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: > Other, in blocks, slabs or bars: > Not filled: > Preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans, with or without added cocoa fat, flavoring or emulsifying agents, and containing not more than 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar: > Containing butterfat or other milk solids (excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection): > Other, containing over 5.5 percent by weight of butterfat: > Described in additional U.S. note 2 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 1806.32.04.00
Unsweetened Chocolate Baking Block
A solid block of ground cocoa beans with added cocoa fat, containing over 5.5% butterfat from milk solids and less than 60% sugar, used for industrial chocolate production. It falls under HTS 1806.32.04.00 as it meets additional U.S. note 2 provisions for low retail candy imports with specific butterfat and sugar limits. This excludes retail confectionery, targeting bulk industrial use.
Dark Chocolate Slab with Milk Solids
Industrial slab of ground cocoa beans, cocoa fat, and emulsifiers with over 5.5% butterfat, sugar under 60%, for manufacturing. Classified in HTS 1806.32.04.00 per U.S. note 2 for non-retail cocoa preparations meeting composition rules. Designed for bulk use in food processing, not direct consumer sale.
Cocoa Liquor Bar with Emulsifiers
Bar form of cocoa liquor (ground beans) with cocoa butter and emulsifying agents, incorporating butterfat over 5.5% and sugar ≤60%, for confectionery manufacturing. HTS 1806.32.04.00 applies under U.S. note 2 for quota-controlled industrial imports excluding retail confections. Ensures precise composition for bulk processing.
Milk Chocolate Industrial Block
Large block of ground cocoa with milk solids providing >5.5% butterfat, cocoa fat, minimal sugar (<60%), and flavorings for bakery or chocolate making. Enters under HTS 1806.32.04.00 via U.S. note 2 for controlled non-candy imports. Bulk format distinguishes from consumer products.
High Butterfat Cocoa Mass Slab
Slab of cocoa mass with emulsifiers and high butterfat (>5.5%) from added milk solids, sugar controlled under 60%, for professional chocolatiers. Fits HTS 1806.32.04.00 under additional U.S. note 2 for quota-eligible industrial entries. Strictly excludes retail confection formats.
Flavored Cocoa Bean Bar for Processing
Bar of ground cocoa beans, fat, flavorings, emulsifiers, and >5.5% butterfat with sugar ≤60%, intended for further manufacturing. HTS 1806.32.04.00 per U.S. note 2 provisions for non-retail bulk imports. Composition strictly adheres to unfilled preparation limits.