Bulk Chocolate Ganache Base from Mexico
Semi-solid ganache base containing cocoa, over 5.5% butterfat, and less than 21% milk solids, supplied in bulk for professional pastry production. HTS 1806.90.18.00 covers this as a non-retail milk-solid cocoa preparation.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document intended use in commercial kitchens to justify exclusion from retail confection category
• Test for exact butterfat via FDA-approved methods to secure correct subheading
• Track calendar-year quotas for similar low-fat products under US import notes