1806.20.20.10 - Not containing butterfat or other milk solids

This HTS category, 1806.20.20.10, specifically covers preparations that are derived from cocoa beans and are not formulated to contain butterfat or other milk solids. These products are presented in the form of blocks or slabs, each weighing 4.5 kilograms or more. The core composition of these goods is ground cocoa beans, with the allowance for the addition of cocoa fat, flavoring agents, or emulsifying agents. Critically, they must not exceed 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar to fall within this specific subdivision.

The defining characteristic of this classification is the absence of milk solids. This distinguishes it directly from its sibling category, 1806.20.20.90, which encompasses similar preparations in bulk or large formats that *do* contain butterfat or other milk solids. Therefore, when classifying a product, the presence or absence of milk solids is the key differentiator at this level, alongside the physical form (blocks/slabs) and weight threshold.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification decisions for goods fitting this description will terminate at this code, assuming all other criteria outlined in the parent categories are met. Practical application will focus on verifying the exact composition concerning milk solids and sugar content, as well as the weight and form of the individual blocks or slabs.