Cocoa Liquor Blend Block from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.3%
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
• Obtain third-party assay for milk solids and butterfat to support entry declaration
• Specify 'not for retail as candy' on docs per US note exclusions