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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sweetened but low butterfat crumb
Sweetened low-fat chocolate crumb has dedicated subheadings with quotas.
If in smaller retail bar sizes
Retail-sized bars may fall under different 'other' statistical breaks.
If flavored or mixed as food preparation
Heavily flavored cocoa mixes classify as other food preps in Chapter 21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include manufacturer's spec sheet confirming milk solids <21% and 'unsweetened' status
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as powder if in solid block form—physical state determines heading
• For bulk imports, ensure proper weight declarations in kg to match statistical notes
Related Products under HTS 1806.32.70.00
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.
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.
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.