Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: > Other, in blocks, slabs or bars: > Not filled: > Other: > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 1806.32.55.00
Dark Chocolate Bar from Mexico
A premium dark chocolate bar made with 70% cacao, produced in Mexico and entered under general note 15 provisions for duty-free treatment under USMCA. It qualifies for HTS 1806.32.55.00 as an unfilled chocolate bar in block or slab form, described in general note 15. This classification applies specifically to products from eligible countries like Mexico, exempt from standard tariffs.
Unsweetened Baking Chocolate Slab from Canada
An unsweetened chocolate slab designed for baking, sourced from Canada and entered pursuant to general note 15 for preferential tariff treatment. Classified under HTS 1806.32.55.00 as an unfilled cocoa preparation in slab form, eligible under USMCA provisions. It contains high cacao content with no fillings, distinguishing it from retail candy.
Bittersweet Chocolate Block from Dominican Republic
A large bittersweet chocolate block for manufacturing, originating from the Dominican Republic and entered under general note 15 for CAFTA-DR benefits. It fits HTS 1806.32.55.00 as an unfilled, non-retail cocoa preparation in block form. The provision ensures reduced duties for qualifying Caribbean imports.
Cacao Nib Chocolate Bar from Peru
A specialty chocolate bar infused with cacao nibs from Peru, entered pursuant to general note 15 for ATPDEA or preferential treatment. Classified in HTS 1806.32.55.00 as an unfilled bar preparation containing cocoa, not exceeding butterfat limits. Peruvian origin qualifies for special tariff provisions.
70% Cacao Chocolate Slab from Colombia
High-cacao content (70%) chocolate slab from Colombia, leveraging general note 15 for Andean trade preference. It is an unfilled preparation in slab form under HTS 1806.32.55.00, suitable for further processing. Colombian sourcing ensures compliance with special import provisions.