Bulk Cocoa Milk Crumb from China
Unsweetened or low-sugar cocoa milk crumb containing ≤5.5% butterfat, processed for use in chocolate compounding and bakery fills. This bulk product enters under HTS 1806.90.25.00 per additional U.S. note 3 quota provisions for non-confectionery use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.5%
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
• Enter only from quota-eligible countries; non-designated origins face different classifications
• Maintain chain-of-custody documentation proving industrial end-use to avoid retail confection reclassification
• Test for cows' milk solids content using 'kg cmsc' measurement for accurate declaration