Sugar-Free Chocolate Liquor Paste
Industrial sugar-free chocolate liquor paste for premium confectionery production, containing ground cocoa beans and polyols without added sucrose. Classifies under HTS 1806.90.59 as non-retail cocoa preparation eligible for USMCA 9823.10.24 via note 10(b)(2) rules. Supplied in 50kg drums.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pure unsweetened cocoa paste without sweeteners
Unsweetened cocoa paste without sugar substitutes classifies under Chapter 18 cocoa preparations, not chocolate
If containing dairy components above de minimis levels
Milk-containing chocolate liquor falls under 1806.20 series based on milk solids percentage
If extracts used as flavoring rather than chocolate base
Concentrated flavor extracts classify under Chapter 21, not bulk chocolate preparations
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain records showing cocoa liquor minimum 50% content; ensure paste form not suitable for direct consumption; provide USMCA certification tracing regional value content
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