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

21.8%

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
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)

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