Dark Chocolate Slab with Milk Solids from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Confirm origin eligibility (e.g
• Ireland up to 1,700,988 kg quota) to avoid denial under aggregate limits
• Label shipments clearly as 'industrial use only' with compositional breakdown to Customs for smooth clearance
• Avoid retail-style packaging like individual wrappers, which could trigger reclassification to candy subheadings