Cocoa Butter Milk Solid Emulsion from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document emulsion as intermediate good, not finished confection, for correct heading
• Ensure packaging indicates industrial quantities; retail packs trigger exclusion note
• Monitor US notes for quota countries (Ireland, UK) if product nears crumb specs