Industrial Chocolate Crumb with Butterfat from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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