1806.20.99.00 - Other

This HTS classification, 1806.20.99.00, covers "Other" preparations in bulk form containing cocoa. Specifically, it applies to food preparations where cocoa is a primary ingredient, presented in blocks, slabs, or bars exceeding 2 kilograms in weight, or in liquid, paste, powder, granular, or other bulk forms packaged in containers or immediate packings with a content exceeding 2 kilograms. This category captures a wide range of bulk cocoa-based food preparations that do not fit into more specific subcategories within heading 1806.

This "Other" designation signifies that goods classified here are distinct from those described in sibling categories. For instance, it is separate from blended syrups containing sugar, as well as articles where sugar content is a defining characteristic under specific additional U.S. notes for chapter 17. The primary distinguishing factor for this node is the form and packaging, emphasizing bulk quantities and the absence of specific ingredient or structural characteristics that would warrant classification elsewhere.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges on meeting the general criteria for preparations containing cocoa in bulk form and not being specifically excluded by the more detailed descriptions found at higher levels of the tariff schedule. Importers and exporters should ensure that their product's physical form, net weight of individual packaging, and primary composition align with the broad definition of bulk cocoa preparations.