Bittersweet Chocolate Slab from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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