Canadian Low-Sugar Chocolate Drink Mix from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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