Bittersweet Chocolate Manufacturing Bar from Mexico
Bar form bittersweet chocolate from ground cocoa, low sugar (<60%), cocoa fat, and <21% milk solids for factory use. Classified in HTS 1806.32.1616 as non-filled, industrial preparation not exceeding butterfat or sugar limits. Designed for remelting in confectionery production.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label entries as 'industrial use only' with end-use statements to differentiate from retail confections
• Lab certify sugar ≤60% and milk solids <21% to comply with heading specifications
• Source from quota countries like New Zealand for minimal 1kg access under US notes