Sweetened Black Cocoa Powder from Canada
Ultra-Dutch processed black cocoa powder lightly sweetened (<65% sugar), for dark chocolate applications. Falls under HTS 1806.10.15.00 for sweetened cocoa powders not hitting higher sugar tiers. High alkalinity gives intense color and flavor.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide alkalinity pH test results to confirm processing type without misclass
• Avoid bulk packaging confusion with plain black cocoa (1806.10.10)
• Check for EU origin quotas if applicable under Chapter 18 US notes