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Plain Cocoa Mass Slab from China

Unadulterated slab of ground cocoa nibs with added fat only, zero sugar or milk, for melting in chocolate production. Precisely matches HTS 1806.32.30.00 for basic ground cocoa bean preparations.

Duty Rate — China → United States

24.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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

• Request binding ruling from CBP if composition borderline for confirmation

• Ensure packaging prevents contamination; bulk slabs require clean transport

• Track calendar year quotas closely for low-fat variants