Unsweetened Chocolate Baking Bar
Pure unsweetened chocolate bar for baking, composed primarily of cocoa liquor and cocoa butter, unfilled and in slab form. Falls under HTS 1806.32.90.00 as other unfilled chocolate preparations in blocks or bars.
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 unfinished cocoa paste or liquor only
Unprocessed cocoa butter mixtures classify in 1803 as raw materials before full chocolate preparation.
If low butterfat chocolate crumb under quota
Specific subheading for crumb ≤5.5% butterfat with annual limits allocated to countries like Ireland.
If dissolved in liquid for beverage base
Liquid chocolate preparations shift to Chapter 22 non-alcoholic beverages.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label as 'baking chocolate' to differentiate from confectionery; include sugar content (zero) on invoices
• Check for country-specific quotas if butterfat is low; Mexico products excluded per US Note
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