Cocoa Butter Milk Solid Emulsion from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16%
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
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