Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips
These bittersweet chocolate chips contain 60% cacao and are made from USMCA-origin cocoa powder (non-fat solids), sugar, and chocolate liquor, qualifying under HTS 9823.10.20 as goods provided for in subheading 1806.20.94. The product meets USMCA Implementation Act note 10(b)(2) requirements for preferential treatment on chocolate preparations with specified minimum non-fat cocoa solids content.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing less than 32% non-fat cocoa solids
Chocolate preparations with lower non-fat cocoa solids content fall under different statistical suffixes
If sugar confectionery rather than chocolate preparation
Products primarily sugar-based rather than cocoa-based classify in Chapter 17 sugar confections
If containing milk solids exceeding chocolate classification limits
Milk chocolate products with higher dairy content may classify as food preparations in Chapter 21
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify USMCA origin certification documenting compliance with note 10(b)(2) non-fat cocoa solids requirements
• Ensure commercial invoice specifies HTS 1806.20.94 base classification and USMCA preferential treatment
• Maintain records proving chocolate meets minimum 32% total non-fat cocoa solids content for 9823.10.20 eligibility
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Valrhona Guanaja 70% Dark Chocolate Couverture Discs
Professional-grade dark chocolate discs with 70% cacao for baking and confectionery, qualifying under HTS 9823.10.20 per subheading 1806.20.94 requirements. Meets USMCA note 10(b)(2) standards for chocolate in blocks, slabs or bars with minimum non-fat cocoa solids content from Canada, Mexico, or USMCA-compliant sources.
Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Bar
Premium dark chocolate bar containing 85% cocoa for USMCA preferential treatment under HTS 9823.10.20, corresponding to subheading 1806.20.94. Qualifies per Implementation Act note 10(b)(2) for chocolate products meeting minimum non-fat cocoa solids content from qualifying USMCA countries.
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Guittard 72% Cacao Super Select Dark Chocolate Wafers
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