Cocoa-Infused Baking Emulsifier

An emulsifier blend with cocoa lecithin and fats for bakery use, functioning as a food preparation containing cocoa. Falls under HTS 1806.90.90.90 as it doesn't match more specific chocolate or powdered cocoa categories.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+17.5%23.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2923.20Lower: 15% vs 23.5%

If primarily isolated cocoa lecithin chemical

Pure lecithins are organic chemicals in Chapter 29, not food preps.

1806.10Lower: 20% vs 23.5%

If cocoa powder content dominates

Powdered cocoa preparations shift to heading 1806.10.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 23.5%

If chemical emulsifier with trace cocoa

Prepared binders/chemicals without predominant cocoa go to Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit technical data sheets proving industrial baking application

Avoid retail packaging to prevent confectionery misclassification

Monitor for lecithin purity as it may affect material composition rulings

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