Bittersweet Chocolate Block from Dominican Republic from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27%
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
• 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