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
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Vegan Dark Chocolate Block
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