Sweetened Cocoa Powder for Baking from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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