Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder from China
Alkalized cocoa powder made from fermented and roasted cacao beans, with no added sugar or sweeteners. It falls under HTS 1805.00.00.00 as unsweetened cocoa powder, processed to reduce acidity for smoother flavor in baking and beverages.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify no added sugars via lab testing to avoid misclassification; ensure FDA prior notice for food imports; check for heavy metal contamination common in cocoa