Emulsified Dark Chocolate Bar from China
Bar form of ground cocoa beans with cocoa fat and soy lecithin emulsifier, low butterfat and sugar under limits, unfilled. Covered by HTS 1806.32.30.00 as permitted flavored preparation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• List all emulsifiers on labels; unapproved ones halt FDA clearance
• Separate from filled products in storage to maintain classification
• Use bulk packaging declarations for lower scrutiny