Sweetened Cocoa Powder for Baking
A fine cocoa powder sweetened with sugar, containing less than 65% sugar by weight, used primarily for baking cakes and cookies. This product falls under tariff item 1806.10.90 as a food preparation containing cocoa.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is in blocks or bars weighing more than 2 kg
Bulk chocolate preparations may fall under 1806.20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify sugar content is below 65% and document it
• Keep records of the baking use to support classification
• Ensure the product is not classified under 1806.20 if in bulk blocks
Related Products under Tariff item 1806.10.90
British Sweetened Cocoa Powder for Ice Cream
A sweetened cocoa powder produced in the UK, with sugar content below 65% by weight, intended for use in ice cream manufacturing. It is classified under tariff item 1806.10.90 as 'other' sweetened cocoa powder, not meeting the 90% sugar threshold of the sibling item.
Canadian Low-Sugar Chocolate Drink Mix
A powdered mix of cocoa and sugar, containing less than 65% sugar by weight, intended for preparing hot chocolate beverages. This product falls under tariff item 1806.10.90 as 'Other' sweetened cocoa powder, not meeting the 90% sugar threshold of the sibling item.
Canadian Sugar-Sweetened Cocoa for Confectionery
Low-sugar cocoa powder with added sweetening matter below 65% by weight, used for confectionery manufacturing. It is classified under 1806.10.90 as 'Other' sweetened cocoa powder, excluding retail candy forms per chapter note 1.
Dietetic Sweetened Cocoa Powder
Cocoa powder sweetened with artificial low-calorie sweeteners, with sugar content below 65%, for diabetic-friendly recipes. This product falls under tariff item 1806.10.90 as 'Other' sweetened cocoa powder, as it contains added sweetening matter other than sugar.
Dutch Processed Sweet Cocoa Powder
Alkalized (Dutch processed) cocoa powder with added sugar below 65% by weight, ideal for chocolate sauces and desserts. This product is classified under 1806.10.90 as 'Other' sweetened cocoa powder, distinct from unsweetened cocoa.
Irish Chocolate Syrup Base Powder
A powdered cocoa preparation from Ireland with less than 65% sugar, used as a base for syrups. It falls under 1806.10.90 as 'other' sweetened cocoa powder, given its sugar content is below the 90% threshold for the sibling item.