Unsweetened Chocolate Slab for Molding from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

21.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

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