New Zealand Sweetened Cocoa Baking Powder

Cocoa powder with added sweetening matter from New Zealand, under 65% sugar, designed for baking applications and entered pursuant to U.S. note 1 provisions. Classified in 1806.10.10.00 due to the minimal quota access (1 kg) for New Zealand products meeting chapter criteria.

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.

1806.10.05.00Same rate: 17.5%

If without added sugar or sweetening matter

Unsweetened cocoa powder uses the base subheading before added sweeteners trigger 1806.10.10+.

1901.90Lower: 16.4% vs 17.5%

If mixed with flour for retail baking mixes

Flour-based preparations containing cocoa shift to Chapter 19 for food preparations of cereals.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm exact quota availability (only 1 kg for New Zealand) via Customs query to prevent entry refusal

Label clearly as 'cocoa powder with added sugar' to distinguish from unsweetened 1806.10.05.00

Bundle with larger quota country shipments if possible to optimize logistics under strict limits