Dark Milk Chocolate Slab
A large, unfilled slab of premium dark milk chocolate made with high-cocoa content (around 50%) and dairy milk powder, ideal for breaking into portions. Classified in 1806.32.80.00 due to its dairy components per Ch.4 note 1 and block/slab form without fillings.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | +20.0% | 26% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If filled with ganache or fruit paste
Any internal filling (e.g., cream centers) moves it to 'filled' subheading 1806.32.60.
If no milk or dairy components
Pure cocoa powder-based preparations without Ch.4 dairy fall under 1806.10 cacao preparations.
If sugar-dominant confection
If milk content minimal and resembles sugar candy with incidental cocoa, reclassifies to Chapter 17 sugar confectionery.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide FDA prior notice and nutritional labeling; test for milk solids to confirm Ch.4 dairy status
• Declare as 'other' non-filled to avoid 1806.32.60 filled category; watch for quota applicability
• Bulk slabs over 2kg must specify net weight; common pitfall is undeclared nut traces triggering allergen reviews
Related Products under HTS 1806.32.80.00
Milk Chocolate Bar with Almonds
A solid milk chocolate bar studded with whole roasted almonds, weighing around 100g, presented in a rectangular slab format. It falls under HTS 1806.32.80.00 as it contains dairy products (milk solids over 5.5% butterfat equivalent per Ch.4 note 1) and is not filled, distinguishing it from pralines or confectionery with centers.
Whole Milk Chocolate Block
A bulk block of smooth whole milk chocolate, molded for industrial portioning or retail breaking, containing significant cows' milk solids. It matches HTS 1806.32.80.00 as an unfilled chocolate preparation with dairy per additional U.S. note 1 to Ch.4.
Caramel Swirl-Free Milk Chocolate Slab
A plain slab of milk chocolate without caramel swirls or fillings, relying solely on dairy milk for creaminess. Fits 1806.32.80.00 as 'other' unfilled dairy chocolate in slab form per Ch.4 milk solids definition.
Condensed Milk Chocolate Block
Block chocolate using condensed milk solids for rich dairy profile, unfilled and slabbed. Meets 1806.32.80.00 for dairy Ch.4 products in other non-filled bars.
Milk Powder-Infused Chocolate Bar
Unfilled bar enhanced with milk powder for dairy content per Ch.4 note 1, in standard bar shape. 1806.32.80.00 applies to such other preparations.
European-Style Dairy Chocolate Slab
Slab mimicking European milk chocolate with high dairy solids, unfilled. HTS 1806.32.80.00 for other dairy Ch.4 compliant bars.