Dark Chocolate Dessert Syrup from China
Thick blended syrup using high-cocoa powder (Dutch processed), cane sugar, and corn syrup for professional pastry applications. Imported under HTS 1806.90.35.00 as blended syrup described in U.S. note 4 and entered per note 9 provisions to chapter 17. Excludes retail candy formats.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21%
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
• Track annual quota usage (2,122,834 kg total); Mexico ineligible, prioritize Ireland/UK/New Zealand sources
• Label clearly as 'not for retail candy consumption' to meet exclusion criteria in U.S. notes
• Ensure no butterfat >5.5% to avoid crumb/chocolate limitations in statistical notes