High-Fat Chocolate Fudge Base

Uncooked base for fudge production, incorporating cocoa butter, cream, and milk solids over 5.5% fat. Under 1806.90.20.00 as other cocoa food prep excluding retail candy, for confectioners.

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.

1806.90.15.00Lower: 21% vs 23.5%

If rice-based

Rice-containing cocoa preps have dedicated subheadings.

1806.32Lower: 16% vs 23.5%

If in block/slab >65% cocoa

High-cocoa content blocks classify under 1806.32.

1704.90.35Higher: 40.6% vs 23.5%

If cough drop flavored

Medicated confections with cocoa fall under sugar medicated types.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Certify fat content independently; Customs may sample for verification

• Avoid Mexico origin if quota-sensitive, per US note exclusions

• Declare as 'unfinished preparation' to differentiate from finished fudge

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