High-Fat Chocolate Fudge Base from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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