Cocoa Mass Bar with Emulsifiers from Mexico
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.
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
• Include emulsifier list and percentages in documentation; ensure total milk solids <32%
• Declare end-use as manufacturing input; retail intent risks duty increase
• Confirm origin eligibility for quotas (e.g
• 1.7M kg Ireland); exceedance incurs higher rates