Milk Chocolate Coating Wafers Industrial
Large slabs of milk chocolate containing butterfat and milk solids, designed for melting and enrobing in confectionery production lines. Classified under HTS 1806.90.30.00 as non-retail food preparations with cocoa and milk components.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | +17.5% | 23.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in blocks over 2kg without milk solids
Chocolate in large blocks lacking butterfat/milk solids uses different 'other' subheading.
If retail blocks 4.5kg or less
Retail-packaged milk chocolate bars shift to confection-specific headings.
If flavored food preparations
If marketed as general flavoring rather than primary chocolate product.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include manufacturing end-use declaration to distinguish from retail products subject to candy duties
• Check against TRQ limits if butterfat nears 5.5%; provide compositional breakdown
• Label with nutritional info per FDA rules for milk-containing chocolate imports
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