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%.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If butterfat ≤5.5% by weight
Lower butterfat content shifts to subheading for chocolate crumb with reduced milk fat.
If packaged for retail candy consumption
Retail-oriented bars fall outside industrial exclusions into other cocoa preparations.
If ≥21% milk solids
Higher milk solids content moves to separate subheading within same butterfat range.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify milk solids content via lab analysis to confirm <21% threshold; retain certificates for CBP review
• Ensure entry under quota limits if applicable (e.g
• non-Mexico origins); monitor annual TRQ allocations
• Label as industrial use only to avoid retail confection classification pitfalls
Related Products under HTS 1806.32.06.00
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.
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.
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.