UK Low-Sugar Chocolate Drink Mix Powder from Mexico
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).
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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