Industrial Chocolate Crumb with Butterfat from China
Crumbly block form of ground cocoa beans combined with high-butterfat milk solids (>5.5%), cocoa fat, and minimal sugar/flavoring for bakery use. HTS 1806.32.08.00 covers this as other preparations excluding retail confections.
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
• Classify as crumb only if in block/slab, not powder; specify form in commercial invoice
• Retain supplier specs on 'wholly of ground cocoa beans' to defend against Chapter 21 shifts
• Prioritize quota allocations from UK (421,845 kg) for reliable entry