Low-Sugar Chocolate Block for Ice Cream Makers from Mexico
Bulk block of ground cocoa, cocoa butter, trace milk solids under 32%, and <60% sugar for ice cream flavoring bases. Entered under HTS 1806.32.14 quota for non-candy cocoa preps per U.S. note 3. Excludes retail confection formats.
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
• Confirm kg cmsc if milk solids present; document cows' milk solids content
• Avoid consumer wrappers; ship in plain bulk to maintain industrial classification