Dark Chocolate Bar 70% Cocoa
A solid dark chocolate bar made with 70% cocoa solids, unsweetened and in rectangular slab form, without any fillings. It falls under HTS 1806.32.90.00 as an unfilled chocolate preparation in blocks, slabs, or bars, other than those specified for lower butterfat content or special categories.
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 containing 5.5% or less butterfat by weight
Low butterfat chocolate crumb in bars shifts to 1806.20 due to specific butterfat threshold in statistical notes, subject to annual quotas.
If processed with added sugar or other confectionery elements
Sugar confectionery containing cocoa falls under 1806.90 per Chapter Note, moving away from pure chocolate preparations.
If sold as a retail set with non-cocoa sugar candies
When assembled as a confectionery set for retail, it may classify under sugar confectionery headings instead of primarily by cocoa content.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify cocoa content and butterfat levels via lab testing to confirm classification under 1806.32.90.00 and avoid misclassification into quota-limited subheadings
• Provide FDA prior notice and ensure labeling complies with US chocolate standards (21 CFR 163) for ingredients and net weight
• Watch for quantitative restrictions on low-butterfat chocolate crumb; include certificates of origin if from quota countries like Ireland
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