Dark Chocolate Slab for Confectioners from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15%
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
• 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