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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.5%+17.5%21%
🇲🇽Mexico3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇨🇦Canada3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇩🇪Germany3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇯🇵Japan3.5%+10.0%13.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2106.90.44.00Lower: 17.5% vs 21%

If flavored syrup without significant cocoa

Non-cocoa syrups or minor chocolate to Chapter 21.

1806.90Same rate: 21%

If flour conches or mixes

Cocoa with flour for specific mixes under 1806.90.12.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify Brix and fat content; syrups must show cocoa as principal component

Industrial totes only; consumer bottles reclassify as retail

Coordinate with dairy importers if kg cmsc reporting required

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