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.

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.

1806.32.14.00Higher: 22.5% vs 21%

If in blocks over 2kg with <=5.5% butterfat

Block forms with lower milkfat classify under 1806.32.14 for different quota access.

1806.90.55.00Same rate: 21%

If retail-packaged as confection

Retail candy or confection articles shift to 1806.90.55, excluding quota provisions.

1704.90.58.00Higher: 27.9% vs 21%

If sugar confectionery without significant cocoa

Predominantly sugar-based drops classify under Chapter 17 if cocoa content insufficient.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit detailed composition reports confirming >5.5% butterfat and non-candy retail intent

Use licensed customs brokers familiar with Chapter 18 quotas to avoid delays

Avoid retail-style packaging; declare as industrial input to prevent duty upgrades

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Chocolate Baking Wafers with Milkfat

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High Butterfat Chocolate Liquor Paste

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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.

Butterfat-Enriched Cocoa Butter Equivalent

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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.