Mexican Sweetened Cocoa Powder 75% Sugar

A cocoa powder blend with 75% dry weight sugar, produced in Mexico for use in baking and beverages. It falls under HTS 1806.10.22.00 as it is described in general note 15 (NAFTA/USMCA provisions) and entered pursuant to those rules, allowing duty-free entry from Mexico. This classification applies specifically to qualifying products from USMCA countries.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1806.10.24.00Same rate: 27.5%

If not qualifying under general note 15

Products not entered pursuant to USMCA provisions fall under the general 65-90% sugar subheading with standard MFN duties.

1806.10Same rate: 27.5%

If containing 90% or more sugar by dry weight

Higher sugar content shifts classification to the over 90% sugar category within sweetened cocoa powders.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify USMCA origin certification to qualify under general note 15 for duty-free entry; ensure lab analysis confirms 65-90% sugar content; declare exact composition to avoid reclassification to non-preferential subheadings