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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+17.5%23.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

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

1806.20.26.00Lower: 21.8% vs 23.5%

If sweetened but low butterfat crumb

Sweetened low-fat chocolate crumb has dedicated subheadings with quotas.

1806.32Same rate: 23.5%

If in smaller retail bar sizes

Retail-sized bars may fall under different 'other' statistical breaks.

2106.90.46.00Lower: 17.5% vs 23.5%

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