Dark Chocolate Slab for Confectioners from China
Industrial slab of ground cocoa beans, cocoa fat, minimal emulsifiers, with butterfat under 32% and sugar below 60%, for professional melting and molding. Classed in HTS 1806.32.14 for non-retail cocoa preparations under quota provisions of additional U.S. note 3. Ideal for bulk use in factories, not consumer candy.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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
• Source from quota-eligible countries like Ireland (1.7M kg) to secure low-duty access; document origin certificates
• Ensure no filling or retail packaging to stay in 'not filled' and non-candy category