Sweetened Black Cocoa Powder from China
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 — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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