Chocolate Coating Wafers
Thin chocolate wafers with low milk solids (<21%) for enrobing ice cream or pastries in commercial production. Fits HTS 1806.90.28.00 for other cocoa food preps excluding retail confections. Bulk packed for food service industry.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in blocks ≥21% milk solids
Chocolate in bulk blocks with higher milk content uses separate subheading.
If other milk solid content >21% but <specific thresholds
Adjacent 'other' subheading for varying milk solid concentrations.
If ice cream mix inclusion dominant
Vanilla/ice cream preparations if not principally defined by cocoa content.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide end-use affidavits confirming industrial application, not retail sale as candy
• Test for butterfat/milk solids percentage; non-compliance leads to reclassification and penalties
• Track calendar year quotas if bordering low-fat crumb categories; source from quota-eligible countries
Related Products under HTS 1806.90.28.00
Dark Chocolate Baking Chips
Semi-sweet dark chocolate chips designed for baking cookies, muffins, and desserts, containing less than 21% milk solids by weight. Classified under HTS 1806.90.28.00 as a food preparation containing cocoa with butterfat or milk solids, not for retail candy consumption. Excludes water content per statistical notes.
Cocoa Powder Milk Chocolate Blend
Blended cocoa powder with added milk solids and butterfat for beverage mixes or bakery icings, under 21% milk solids. HTS 1806.90.28.00 applies to non-candy cocoa preparations meeting milk content specs. Used in industrial food manufacturing.
Bulk Chocolate Ganache Base
Pre-mixed chocolate ganache with butterfat and <21% milk solids for professional cake fillings and frostings. HTS 1806.90.28.00 covers such non-retail cocoa preparations per chapter notes. Industrial bakery exclusive.
Cocoa Butter Milk Solid Emulsion
Emulsified blend of cocoa butter, cocoa mass, and low milk solids (<21%) for confectionery manufacturing bases. Classed in 1806.90.28.00 as other food prep containing cocoa, excluding retail candy. Used in bulk for processors.
Chocolate Syrup Concentrate Industrial
Concentrated chocolate syrup base with <21% milk solids for commercial beverage production or sauces. HTS 1806.90.28.00 for cocoa-containing preps not retail candy per notes. Bulk drums for factories.
Low-Milk Chocolate Truffle Centers Bulk
Uncoated chocolate truffle ganache centers with butterfat and <21% milk solids, bulk for further manufacturing. 1806.90.28.00 classifies as non-candy cocoa prep. Packed for confectioners.