Mexican Sweetened Cocoa Powder 75% Sugar from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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