1806.20.22.00 - Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩

This HTS classification covers specific preparations of cocoa, falling under the broader category of "Other preparations in blocks, slabs or bars, weighing more than 2 kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, of a content exceeding 2 kg." Specifically, it applies to preparations consisting entirely of ground cocoa beans. These preparations may include added cocoa fat, flavoring, or emulsifying agents. Crucially, they must contain not more than 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids, and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar.

This category is distinguished from its siblings by its specific composition and the exclusion of certain products. While sibling categories might also cover "Other" preparations of ground cocoa beans, this particular classification is defined by the precise limitations on milk solids and sugar content. Furthermore, the note "excluding articles for consumption at retail as candy or confection" in a related sibling category implies that this current node does not include such retail-ready confectionery items, focusing instead on bulk or industrial ingredients.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS database, there are no further subcategories to explore. The classification ends here, meaning that any product meeting all the criteria described above, and not specifically excluded, will be classified under HTS Code 1806.20.22.00. This often includes unsweetened cocoa powders used as ingredients in baking or other food manufacturing, provided they meet the specified butterfat, milk solid, and sugar limitations.