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%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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