Irish Chocolate Syrup Base Powder from China
Powdered cocoa preparation from Ireland with less than 65% sugar, used as a base for syrups, compliant with additional U.S. note 1 for quota entry. HTS 1806.10.10.00 applies to this sweetened cocoa powder from a primary quota beneficiary.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Submit import license application early due to high-demand Irish quota filling quickly each year
• Test for butterfat content to avoid confusion with low-fat crumb exclusions in related subheadings
• Document industrial vs. retail intent to stay within quota-eligible non-candy provisions