High-Butterfat Chocolate Block for Molding from China
Industrial block of chocolate from ground cocoa with cocoa fat, emulsifiers, and milk solids exceeding 5.5% butterfat, sugar capped at 60%. HTS 1806.32.08.00 applies to this unfilled, non-retail slab used in professional chocolate molding.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.3%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide spectrographic or HPLC analysis for fat/milk solids to substantiate classification
• Label clearly as 'not for retail sale' to differentiate from confection subheadings
• Track calendar-year quotas; excess entries may face higher duties or denial