British Sweetened Cocoa Powder for Ice Cream from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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