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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 90% or more by dry weight of sugar
Higher sugar concentration shifts to a different sweetened cocoa powder subheading within the same heading.
If flavored or containing added dairy components
Additions like milk solids or flavorings classify it as other food preparations containing cocoa.
If marketed as a finished food preparation for retail
Retail-ready sweetened cocoa mixes may fall under food preparations not exclusively containing cocoa.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify compliance with additional U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 for quota eligibility and obtain prior approval for entry
• Provide lab analysis certifying sugar content between 65-90% by dry weight to avoid reclassification
• Ensure documentation includes country of origin, as quota limits apply excluding certain retail candy articles
Related Products under HTS 1806.10.24.00
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.
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.
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.