British Sweetened Cocoa Powder for Ice Cream

UK-produced cocoa powder sweetened to under 65% sugar levels, intended for ice cream manufacturing, entered under Chapter 18 note 1 quota. This industrial product qualifies for HTS 1806.10.10.00 preferential treatment.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2106.90.36Same rate: 17.5%

If pre-mixed as a food preparation additive

Complex additives beyond simple sweetened cocoa classify under 'other edible preparations' in Chapter 21.

1806.32Lower: 16% vs 17.5%

If in consumer block form under 2kg

Shift from powder to solid chocolate blocks changes to specific cocoa mass categories.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Pair with end-use certificate for industrial applications to differentiate from retail exclusions

Check for allergens labeling compliance under FDA rules for cocoa imports

Avoid peak quota periods; track USDA announcements for remaining UK allocations