Bulk Bittersweet Chocolate for Confectioners

Large bittersweet chocolate bar from ground cocoa beans, cocoa butter, low milk solids (<21%), >5.5% butterfat, minimal sugar. HTS 1806.32.0600 covers this industrial, unfilled preparation excluding retail candy articles. Designed for professional melting and tempering.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.3%+17.5%21.8%
🇲🇽Mexico4.3%+10.0%14.3%
🇨🇦Canada4.3%+10.0%14.3%
🇩🇪Germany4.3%+10.0%14.3%
🇯🇵Japan4.3%+10.0%14.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1806.32.08.00Same rate: 21.8%

If butterfat ≤5.5% but > milk solids limit

Lower fat versions fall into base unfilled bar category.

1704.90.58.00Higher: 27.9% vs 21.8%

If sugar content dominates >60%

Sugar exceeding 60% shifts primary classification to sugar confections.

1806.90.45.00Lower: 21% vs 21.8%

If sold in consumer-sized portions

Retail packaging intent moves to other preparations for candy.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document end-use as manufacturing input to differentiate from retail confections

Monitor butterfat percentage closely; slight variances trigger quota or subheading changes

Use kg net weight declarations matching statistical notes for milk solids

Related Products under HTS 1806.32.06.00

Dark Chocolate Baking Block

A large block of dark chocolate made from ground cocoa beans with added cocoa fat and minimal milk solids (under 21% by weight), containing over 5.5% butterfat for smooth texture. Classified under HTS 1806.32.0600 as an unfilled preparation not for retail candy consumption, used primarily in industrial baking. Excludes high sugar content exceeding 60%.

Cocoa Mass with Milk Solids Bar

Unfilled slab of ground cocoa beans blended with cocoa butter, emulsifiers, and low milk solids (<21%), exceeding 5.5% butterfat for manufacturing. HTS 1806.32.0600 applies to this non-retail preparation with ≤60% sugar, ideal for confectionery production. Not suitable for direct consumer candy sales.

Industrial Semi-Sweet Chocolate Slab

Semi-sweet slab for industry: ground cocoa, cocoa fat, <21% milk solids, >5.5% butterfat, ≤60% sugar, unfilled. HTS 1806.32.0600 designates this non-candy preparation for bulk import into manufacturing. Excludes retail confections per chapter notes.

Unsweetened Chocolate Slab for Molding

Industrial slab of ground cocoa liquor, cocoa fat, flavorings, and trace milk solids (<21% total), with butterfat >5.5% and sugar ≤60%. Fits HTS 1806.32.0600 for non-filled, non-retail blocks used in chocolate molding processes. Excludes confectionery for direct consumption.

Cocoa Liquor Blend Block

Block composed wholly of ground cocoa beans, added fat, emulsifiers, and <21% milk solids with >5.5% butterfat, sugar not over 60%. Precisely matches HTS 1806.32.0600 for non-retail, unfilled cocoa preparations used in food manufacturing. Not for direct confection consumption.