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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ≤5.5% butterfat
Reduced butterfat qualifies for low-fat chocolate crumb provisions.
If filled with nuts or fruits
Filled bars move to separate 'other' category under filled preparations.
If pure cocoa powder without fat addition
Lack of added cocoa fat or emulsifiers reclassifies as unflavored cocoa powder.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include manufacturer's declaration of non-retail use and exact milk solids certification
• Test for emulsifier types to ensure compliance with allowed additives in heading
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.
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.
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.