Chocolate Coating Wafers from China
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.
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
• 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