Dark Chocolate Bar with Almonds
A solid block of dark chocolate containing roasted almonds, with less than 21% milk solids by weight. Classified under HTS 1806.32.70.00 as an unfilled chocolate bar in blocks or slabs, falling into the 'other dairy products' category due to minimal milkfat content while primarily being a cocoa preparation.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 21% or more milk solids
Higher milk solids content shifts classification within the same unfilled bars heading to reflect dairy prominence.
If in bulk unsweetened form for industrial use
Unsweetened cocoa preparations not in consumer bar form fall under earlier headings for processing ingredients.
If filled with nuts or fruit as inclusions
Filled chocolate products, even with low milk solids, are directed to 'other' preparations headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify milk solids content via lab analysis to confirm <21% threshold; include certificates of analysis in documentation
• Check U.S
• Note quotas for low-butterfat chocolate crumb if applicable, especially from Ireland or UK
• Label accurately as 'dark chocolate' to avoid misclassification as milk chocolate under higher milk solid codes
Related Products under HTS 1806.32.70.00
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.
Unsweetened Baking Chocolate Block
Block of pure unsweetened chocolate for baking, containing minimal milk solids (<21%). HTS 1806.32.70.00 covers this as an unfilled bar of low-milk dairy cocoa preparation.
70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Bar
Premium dark chocolate bar with 70% cocoa solids and less than 21% milk solids. Under HTS 1806.32.70.00 as not filled, other low-milk dairy cocoa bars in slab form.
Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans Bar
Solid bar of dark chocolate enrobing coffee beans, total milk solids under 21%. Classifies in HTS 1806.32.70.00 as unfilled cocoa bar, not considered 'filled' since inclusions are integral.
Single Origin Dark Chocolate Slab
Slab of single-origin dark chocolate (e.g., Madagascar), <21% milk solids, unfilled. HTS 1806.32.70.00 for other low-milk cocoa preparations in block form.
Vegan Dark Chocolate Block
Vegan-certified dark chocolate block with no dairy, thus <21% milk solids. Fits HTS 1806.32.70.00 as low-milk solids unfilled cocoa bar under dairy products note.