Other
Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: > Other, in blocks, slabs or bars: > Not filled: > Preparations consisting wholly of ground cocoa beans, with or without added cocoa fat, flavoring or emulsifying agents, and containing not more than 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar: > Containing butterfat or other milk solids (excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection): > Other: > Other: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 1806.32.18.00
Unsweetened Chocolate Baking Block
A solid block of ground cocoa beans with added cocoa fat, containing less than 32% butterfat and 60% sugar, designed for industrial chocolate production. It qualifies under HTS 1806.32.18.00 as a preparation wholly of ground cocoa beans without fillings, not for retail candy consumption. This excludes retail-packaged products, focusing on bulk for manufacturing.
Dark Chocolate Slab for Confectionery Manufacturing
Industrial slab of ground cocoa beans with minimal sugar (under 60%) and butterfat under 32%, used in large-scale candy production. Classified under HTS 1806.32.18.00 for unfilled bars/preparations wholly from cocoa beans, excluding retail confections. Ideal for melting and molding in factories.
Cocoa Mass Bar with Emulsifiers
Bar form of cocoa mass (ground beans) with emulsifying agents and trace butterfat under 32%, sugar below 60%, for bakery ingredient use. Fits HTS 1806.32.18.00 as unfilled preparation from cocoa beans, not retail confection. Used in professional baking, not direct sale as candy.
Bittersweet Chocolate Block Industrial Grade
Large bittersweet chocolate block from ground cocoa with cocoa fat, flavorings, under 32% butterfat and 60% sugar, for further processing. HTS 1806.32.18.00 covers such unfilled slabs excluding retail candy. Primarily for chocolate makers blending custom recipes.
Cocoa Liquor Slab for Chocolate Production
Slabbed cocoa liquor (ground whole beans) with minor emulsifiers and butterfat <32%, sugar <60%, in bulk for melting into chocolate. Under HTS 1806.32.18.00 as wholly ground cocoa preparation, not filled or retail. Essential raw material for confectionery factories.
Plain Cocoa Block with Cocoa Butter
Block of ground cocoa beans blended with cocoa butter, trace flavorings, butterfat/milk solids <32%, sugar <60%, unfilled for industrial molding. HTS 1806.32.18.00 specifies such preparations excluding retail confections. Used in professional couverture production.
Industrial Unsweetened Chocolate Bar
Unsweetened bar from ground cocoa with emulsifiers, low butterfat <32%, no sugar or <60%, for compound chocolate making. Classed in HTS 1806.32.18.00 for non-filled, non-retail cocoa preparations. Bulk format for food processors.