Bittersweet Chocolate Block
An unfilled bittersweet chocolate block with high cocoa content and minimal sugar, suitable for molding or culinary use, in a solid rectangular form. It is categorized under HTS 1806.32.90.00 for other unfilled chocolate bars or slabs not meeting specific butterfat or quota criteria.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | +17.5% | 23.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If low-fat chocolate crumb with ≤5.5% butterfat
US Note specifies quota subheadings for low butterfat crumb, excluding retail candy but limiting imports.
If for retail sale as other cocoa preparations
Chapter Note includes other food preparations containing cocoa, often used for flavored or mixed retail items.
If containing 5.5% or less butterfat and sold as sweet biscuits
Bread, biscuit-like products with cocoa shift to Chapter 19 if in that form, regardless of cocoa primacy.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain analytical certificates for cocoa percentage to prevent reclassification into filled or confectionery categories
• Comply with TSCA if any packaging contains chemicals; ensure all docs list 'not filled' explicitly
• Avoid quota issues by confirming butterfat exceeds 5.5% or excluding crumb products per US Note
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