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Milk Chocolate Compound for Molding from Mexico

Chocolate compound with cocoa components, exceeding 5.5% butterfat and below 21% milk solids, used in industrial molding for bars and pralines. Fits HTS 1806.90.18.00 for other cocoa foods excluding retail candy.

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

Specify 'not for direct retail consumption' on commercial invoices

Lab certification of milk solids <21% essential to avoid higher-solid subheadings

Consult HTS US notes for quota eligibility if butterfat dips near 5.5%

Milk Chocolate Compound for Molding from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1806.90.18.00