Industrial Sweetened Dutch Process Cocoa
Dutch-processed cocoa alkalized and sweetened to 68% sugar, entered pursuant to chapter 17 note 7. HTS 1806.10.24.00 covers this 65-90% sugar cocoa powder for industrial non-retail applications. Enhances flavor in chocolate manufacturing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unsweetened cocoa powder
Removal of sugar classifies under plain cocoa powder heading.
If in block form with milk
Solid chocolate with dairy uses different subheadings for butterfat content.
If sugar-dominant with trace cocoa
Minimal cocoa content leads to classification under other sugars.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify Dutch processing method in docs if it affects alkalinity classification
• Ensure sugar is 'added' as per heading; natural cocoa sugars don't count toward 65%
• Prepare for potential butterfat checks, as low-fat exclusions apply to related subheadings
Related Products under HTS 1806.10.24.00
Sweetened Cocoa Powder for Baking
A fine cocoa powder blended with over 65% dry weight sugar, described in additional U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 for quota entry. It falls under HTS 1806.10.24.00 due to its high sugar content and compliance with chapter 17 provisions for sweetened cocoa preparations. Primarily used in baking mixes and confections.
Bulk Sugared Hot Chocolate Mix
Industrial bulk mix of cocoa powder with 70% sugar by dry weight, entered under U.S. note 7 provisions. Classified in 1806.10.24.00 for its cocoa base and high sugar content without exceeding 90%. Intended for further manufacturing into beverages.
High-Sugar Cocoa Baking Powder Blend
Cocoa powder sweetened to 75% dry sugar weight, pursuant to U.S. note 7 chapter 17 for controlled entry. HTS 1806.10.24.00 applies to this preparation with 65-90% sugar, excluding retail confections. Used in commercial bakery production.
Quota-Entered Sweet Cocoa Powder 70% Sugar
Cocoa powder with precisely 70% added sugar by dry weight, specifically described in additional U.S. note 7 for quota-controlled import. Falls under 1806.10.24.00 as a high-sugar cocoa preparation not for retail candy. Bulk for food industry use.
Bulk Chocolate Syrup Base Powder
Powdered base for syrups with cocoa and 80% dry weight sugar, compliant with U.S. note 7 for entry. Under 1806.10.24.00 for sweetened cocoa powders over 65% sugar, less than 90%, excluding retail items. For reconstitution in beverage production.