Cocoa Buttercream Icing Base
Industrial bulk base for buttercream icing, combining cocoa powder, high-fat dairy cream, and sugar. HTS 1806.90.20.00 applies due to over 5.5% butterfat milk solids content and exclusion from retail candy articles. It's a chocolate-containing food preparation for professional baking.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | +17.5% | 23.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing eggs
Addition of eggs moves it to subheadings under 1806.90.55 for egg-containing preparations.
If sugar-dominant with minimal cocoa
If cocoa content is low, it may classify as sugar confectionery under Chapter 17.
If dairy butterfat dominant without significant cocoa
Primarily dairy-based spreads without cocoa emphasis fall under butter/milk fat headings in Chapter 4.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label shipments clearly as 'bulk industrial ingredient' with fat content specs to confirm non-retail status
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for dairy-containing cocoa products
• Avoid retail-style packaging to prevent reclassification as confectionery
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