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Bittersweet Chocolate Slab

Large slab of bittersweet chocolate with high cocoa content (over 50%) and under 21% milk solids. Fits HTS 1806.32.70.00 for unfilled blocks/slabs of other dairy-related cocoa products not qualifying as high-milk chocolate.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+20.0%26%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1806.32.60.00Higher: 27% vs 26%

If from countries outside quota allocations

Non-quota origin dairy cocoa products use separate subheading for statistical tracking.

1806.10.24.00Higher: 30% vs 26%

If in cacao powder form, not molded

Powdered cocoa preparations without bar form classify under earlier powder headings.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide detailed ingredient breakdown and milk solids percentage on commercial invoice to prevent reclassification

• Monitor annual quotas under U.S

• Note for chocolate crumb entries to avoid over-quota surcharges

• Ensure product is not marketed as 'milk chocolate' to comply with FDA labeling and HTS descriptions