Cocoa Butter Substitute

Sugar-containing cocoa butter equivalent made from palm oil and sugar, imported under CAFTA-DR TRQ via HTS 9822.05.20. Falls within U.S. note 25 limits for subheading 1806.20 products from note 23 countries. Used in chocolate manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

1806.20.73.00Higher: 26% vs 10%

If outside TRQ

Standard cocoa butter substitute classification

1516.20Higher: 17.7% vs 10%

If vegetable fats only

No sugar content shifts to vegetable fat heading

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Import Tips & Compliance

Composition analysis required; TRQ certificate; country-specific quota tracking

Related Products under HTS 9822.05.20

Raw Cane Sugar

Raw cane sugar testing 99.8 degrees by polariscope, imported from CAFTA-DR countries under quantitative limits of U.S. note 25 to subchapter XXII. Classified under HTS 9822.05.20 when entered within specified country-specific sugar TRQ limits for goods described in U.S. note 23. Provides preferential duty treatment for CAFTA-DR originating sugar products.

Refined Beet Sugar

Refined sugar derived from sugar beets testing 99.9 degrees polarization, eligible under CAFTA-DR sugar TRQ via HTS 9822.05.20. Subject to country-specific import limits outlined in U.S. note 25 for subchapter XXII goods. Provides duty-free or reduced-rate entry within quota.

Cocoa Powder 10-12% Fat

Unsweetened cocoa powder containing 10-12% cocoa butter, imported from CAFTA-DR countries under HTS 9822.05.20 sugar/cocoa provisions. Falls within quantitative limits of U.S. note 25 for goods described in note 23. Provides preferential access for Central American cocoa products.

Sweetened Chocolate Crumb

Chocolate crumb containing sugar and cocoa mass, eligible for CAFTA-DR preferential treatment under HTS 9822.05.20. Subject to quantitative restrictions in U.S. note 25 for specified chocolate products from note 23 countries. Used in confectionery manufacturing.

Sugar Confectionery Mix

Pre-mix for hard candy production containing cane sugar solids, imported under CAFTA-DR TRQ via HTS 9822.05.20. Subject to U.S. note 25 quantitative limits for subheading 1704.90 goods from note 23 countries. Used by U.S. candy manufacturers.

Invert Sugar Syrup

Liquid invert sugar syrup (50% invert, 50% sucrose) for beverage industry, eligible under HTS 9822.05.20 CAFTA-DR sugar TRQ. Falls within U.S. note 25 limits for subheading 1702.90.20 goods from note 23 countries. Provides cost advantage for soft drink production.