Organic Sweetened Cocoa for Confectionery from Canada
Certified organic cocoa powder blended with organic sugar (<65% total), used in professional chocolate making. Under HTS 1806.10.15.00 as 'other' sweetened cocoa powder preparations not exceeding sugar limits. Organic status requires additional certification but doesn't change HTS.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Attach USDA organic certificate; mismatches lead to detention at entry
• Specify 'industrial confectionery use' on invoice to steer clear of retail candy quotas
• Monitor for trace milk fats, as even small amounts invoke butterfat quantitative limits