Low-Fat Chocolate Liquor Powder

Industrial-grade chocolate liquor powder derived from cocoa beans with added milk solids and butterfat ≤5.5%, used in confectionery manufacturing. Classified in HTS 1806.90.25.00 pursuant to U.S. note 3 quantitative limits for non-retail bulk chocolate crumb.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.5%+17.5%21%
🇲🇽Mexico3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇨🇦Canada3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇩🇪Germany3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇯🇵Japan3.5%+10.0%13.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

1806.20.34Higher: 22.5% vs 21%

If in block/form >2kg with butterfat ≤5.5%

Specific forms like blocks have dedicated low-fat subheadings within the same quota framework.

1806.90Same rate: 21%

If no butterfat or milk solids present

Pure cocoa preparations without dairy components use different non-dairy subheadings.

1704.90.58.00Higher: 27.9% vs 21%

If sugar-dominant with minor cocoa

Material composition shifts to sugar confectionery if cocoa is not the primary component.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide detailed composition certificate confirming milk solids and butterfat levels for quota eligibility

Monitor annual quota usage via Customs; oversubscription leads to higher duty rates in subsequent entries

Label clearly as 'industrial ingredient - not for retail' to prevent misclassification as confectionery