UK Low-Sugar Chocolate Drink Mix Powder

A sweetened cocoa powder base from the United Kingdom for hot chocolate drinks, with less than 65% sugar, entered under U.S. quota provisions of additional note 1. It falls under HTS 1806.10.10.00 as a qualifying chocolate preparation from an allocated quota country (421,845 kg for UK).

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.

2101.12.48Higher: 26% vs 17.5%

If flavored for retail instant beverage use

Non-cocoa dominant preparations or retail instant drinks classify under Chapter 21 headings for coffee/tea extracts.

1806.20.26Higher: 21.8% vs 17.5%

If in block or slab form over 2kg

Solid chocolate forms, even low-sugar, fall under cocoa mass headings rather than powders.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include commercial invoice specifying UK origin and sugar content to claim the 421,845 kg quota allocation

Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as retail candy, which could trigger exclusion from quota benefits

Use FDA prior notice for food imports and ensure compliance with U.S. dairy-free standards if applicable