Emulsified Milk Cocoa Slab from China

Slab consisting of ground cocoa beans, added fat, emulsifying agents, and butterfat-rich milk solids over 5.5%, with flavoring but low sugar. Qualifies for HTS 1806.32.08.00 as an other unfilled preparation in slab form for bulk industrial processing.

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

Document emulsifier types (e.g

lecithin) and percentages to match 'with or without' allowance

Ensure total milk solids ≤32% via testing to stay within heading limits

Use FDA prior notice for food imports; reference Chapter 18 notes in filings