1806.20.38.00 - Other

This HTS classification, 1806.20.38.00, pertains to "Other" preparations within the broader category of chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. Specifically, it covers preparations in bulk form (weighing over 2 kg) that consist wholly of ground cocoa beans, with or without added cocoa fat, flavoring, or emulsifying agents. Crucially, these preparations must contain no more than 32 percent by weight of butterfat or other milk solids and not more than 60 percent by weight of sugar. This level of detail targets products that are not intended for retail sale as candy or confection.

This subcategory is distinguished from its sibling, 1806.20.36.00, by a specific milk solid content threshold. While 1806.20.36.00 covers preparations containing less than 21 percent by weight of milk solids, this category encompasses those that contain a higher proportion of milk solids, up to and including 32 percent, while still adhering to the other compositional requirements. The "Other" designation at this level signifies that it captures the remaining preparations meeting the core criteria for bulk cocoa preparations with specific milk solid and sugar limits, after more specific sub-classifications have been addressed.

As this classification represents a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 1806.20.38.00 is final for products meeting all preceding criteria. Practical classification relies on precise laboratory analysis of the product's composition, particularly its butterfat/milk solids and sugar content, to ensure it falls within the defined parameters and is not intended for direct retail consumption as confectionery.