Unsweetened Baking Chocolate Block from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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