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.

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.

1806.32Lower: 16% vs 21%

If in blocks/slabs <=5.5% butterfat

Block chocolate with lower fat under separate 1806.32 provisions.

1905.31.00Lower: 17.5% vs 21%

If sweet biscuit or wafer inclusions

Sets with baked goods classify under Chapter 19 as composite articles.

1806.90Same rate: 21%

If blended with vegetable fats

Replacer fats change to 1806.90.75 subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure chips >1cm to distinguish from retail morsels; affects classification

Pair with end-use statements from importers proving industrial application

Country of origin critical; Mexico excluded from this quota

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