Industrial Sweetened Dutch Process Cocoa from Mexico
Dutch-processed cocoa alkalized and sweetened to 68% sugar, for industrial non-retail applications. It is classified under tariff item 1806.10.10 because the sugar content is 90% or more by weight, qualifying it as a high-sugar sweetened cocoa preparation.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
6%
Import Tips
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing sugar content of 90% or more to support the tariff classification
• The product must be in bulk form for industrial use, not retail packaging
• Be aware that the CBSA may require a detailed production process description to verify the alkalization and sugar addition