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1806.20.20.10 - Not containing butterfat or other milk solids 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty8.8¢/kg
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 1806.20.20.10?
HTS code 1806.20.20.10 covers Not containing butterfat or other milk solids under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 18: Cocoa and cocoa preparations.
›What products are classified under 1806.20.20.10?
This classification covers Not containing butterfat or other milk solids. It is a subcategory of In blocks or slabs weighing 4.5 kg or more each (1806.20.20).
›What is the import duty rate for 1806.20.20.10?
The general rate of duty for HTS 1806.20.20.10 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 8.8¢/kg.
›What unit of quantity is used for 1806.20.20.10?
Imports under HTS 1806.20.20.10 are measured in kg.

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