Canadian Low-Sugar Chocolate Drink Mix from Canada
Powdered mix of cocoa and sugar (under 65% sugar) for preparing hot chocolate, originating from Canada. Classified under 1806.10.05.00 due to general note 15 provisions for USMCA/NAFTA duty preferences on qualifying North American goods. Ideal for commercial beverage production.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit USMCA certificate of origin to claim preferential tariff treatment under GN15
• Label packages clearly with sugar percentage and cocoa solids to meet FDA import standards
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as unsweetened powder, which changes to 1806.20