Butterfat-Enriched Cocoa Butter Equivalent
Cocoa preparation mimicking butter with added >5.5% dairy butterfat for confection molding. Under HTS 1806.90.15.00 pursuant to U.S. note 2 for bulk non-confection retail. Used in professional tempering processes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pure cocoa butter without milkfat
Unadulterated cocoa butter excludes milk solids, to 1806.20.60.
If vegetable fat blend dominant
Cocoa butter substitutes with veg oils under Chapter 15.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Differentiate from pure cocoa butter (1806.20); highlight milkfat addition
• Request pre-entry quota availability from CBP to prevent refusal
• Avoid over 65% cocoa if risking reclass to 1806.32
Related Products under HTS 1806.90.15.00
Chocolate Baking Wafers with Milkfat
High butterfat chocolate wafers designed for industrial baking and confectionery production, containing over 5.5% butterfat and milk solids. Classified under HTS 1806.90.15.00 as a food preparation containing cocoa not for retail candy consumption, entered pursuant to additional U.S. note 2 provisions for quota-limited imports. Excludes retail-packaged candy bars.
Milk Chocolate Coating Pellets
Pelletized milk chocolate with over 5.5% butterfat for enrobing candies in manufacturing, containing milk solids. Falls under HTS 1806.90.15.00 for non-retail cocoa preparations pursuant to U.S. note 2 quota. Intended for bulk industrial melting and coating applications.
High Butterfat Chocolate Liquor Paste
Concentrated chocolate liquor paste enriched with over 5.5% butterfat and milk solids for food processing. HTS 1806.90.15.00 applies to this non-retail preparation entered under U.S. note 2 quota limits. Used in bulk for ganache and filling production.
Cocoa Milkfat Ganache Base
Pre-mixed ganache base with cocoa, over 5.5% butterfat, and milk solids for professional confectioners. Classified in HTS 1806.90.15.00 as quota-eligible under U.S. note 2, excluding retail confections. Supplied in bulk for further processing.
Industrial Milk Chocolate Chips High Fat
Large-volume milk chocolate chips with >5.5% butterfat for bakery and ice cream inclusion. HTS 1806.90.15.00 for U.S. note 2 entries as non-retail cocoa food prep. Not for direct consumer candy sales.
High Milk Solids Chocolate Syrup Base
Concentrated syrup base with cocoa, over 5.5% butterfat for commercial fountain drinks. HTS 1806.90.15.00 as quota cocoa prep not for retail candy, per U.S. note 2. Bulk for dilution in food service.