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.

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.

1806.90Lower: 16% vs 27.5%

If containing nuts or fruits

Inclusions like dried fruits classify under other cocoa preparations with additions.

2101.12Lower: 18.5% vs 27.5%

If primarily for beverage preparation with additives

Mixtures for non-cocoa dominant beverages shift to chapter 21 preparations.

1806.10Same rate: 27.5%

If not meeting note 7 description

Non-qualifying entries under general sweetened cocoa powder provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Apply for quota license in advance; note exclusions for Mexican products and country-specific allocations

Use tamper-evident bulk packaging to demonstrate non-retail intent

Cross-check against chapter 18 note 1 for any inadvertent inclusion of non-cocoa preparations