Cocoa Dairy Frosting Concentrate

Concentrated paste for frostings, with cocoa and high-butterfat dairy solids. Classifies in HTS 1806.90.20.00 for preparations containing over 5.5% butterfat, bulk non-candy form.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+17.5%23.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1806.90Same rate: 23.5%

If blended with vegetable fats

Vegetable fat mixtures classify separately under 1806.90.60.

0404.90Lower: 18.5% vs 23.5%

If cream powder dominant

Milk powders with minor additives go to Chapter 4.

2106.90.48.00Lower: 7.5% vs 23.5%

If compound flavoring syrup

Syrupy food preps classify under Chapter 21 sauces/flavorings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include dilution ratios in documentation to prove industrial dilution use

• Monitor EU/Ireland origins for potential quota advantages per US notes

• Ensure no egg content to stay out of 1806.90.55

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