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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If low butterfat milk chocolate variant
Versions with ≤5.5% butterfat milk solids enter under quantitative-limited milk chocolate subheadings.
If blended with vegetable fats
Addition of non-cocoa fats changes classification to preparations with vegetable oils.
If sold as retail candy bars
Retail-packaged items for direct consumption shift to consumer-oriented subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit CAFTA-DR certificate of origin to invoke general note 15; track rules of origin for substantial transformation
• Document block weight and dimensions to affirm non-retail format, preventing confectionery misclassification
• Conduct butterfat testing if near thresholds to stay in 'other' unfilled category
Related Products 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.
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.