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.

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.

1806.10.24.00Higher: 27.5% vs 21.8%

If >32% butterfat or milk solids

Exceeding fat limits places it in cocoa powder preparations heading.

1806.32.14.00Higher: 22.5% vs 21.8%

If milk solids ≥21%

Threshold breach for milk content alters subheading within bars category.

2106.90.46.00Lower: 17.5% vs 21.8%

If significant non-cocoa additives

Food preparations with minimal cocoa shift to Chapter 21 if not principally cocoa-based.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide detailed compositional breakdown (butterfat, milk solids, sugar %) on commercial invoice

Avoid retail packaging to prevent reclassification; use bulk shipping for industrial intent

Track US note quotas for origins like Ireland/UK; apply for licenses if nearing limits

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Bulk Bittersweet Chocolate for Confectioners

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Industrial Semi-Sweet Chocolate Slab

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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

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