Cocoa Liquor Slab for Chocolate Production from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14.3%
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
• Provide processing statements confirming industrial end-use, not resale as candy
• Ensure no water content misrepresentation; 'kg cmsc' note applies to milk solids
• File entries early in quota year; total limit 2.12M kg, rapid fill-up