Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips from China
Semi-sweet chips for baking, with cocoa content and milk solids below 21% by weight. HTS 1806.90.08.00 for other preparations not in bulk or high-dairy forms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify as 'not for retail candy' if applicable to quota notes
• Batch testing for consistent milk solids avoids entry rejections
• Declare chip size/material to prevent parts classification