Cocoa Mass with Milk Solids Bar from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
14.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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