Milk Chocolate Coating Pellets from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.5%
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
• 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