Cocoa Butter Milk Solid Blend from China
Emulsified blend of cocoa butter, milk fats, and solids for chocolate manufacturing, supplied in bulk for industrial compounding. Under HTS 1806.90.30.00 as other milk-containing cocoa preparations excluding retail confections.
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
• Certify butterfat content >5.5% to bypass low-fat quotas in US note
• Use commercial invoice specifying industrial end-use, not consumer candy
• Ensure temperature-controlled shipping to maintain emulsion integrity