Sweetened Dutched Cocoa Powder Blend from China
Alkalized (Dutch-processed) cocoa powder blended with 68% sugar for smoother flavor in desserts, fitting 65-90% sugar per Ch.17 note 2. Under 1806.10.28.00 as other high-sugar cocoa powders, not low-fat chocolate crumb. Used in professional patisserie.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Specify Dutch processing in invoices but confirm it doesn't alter base cocoa classification
• Avoid small consumer packs to stay out of retail candy duties
• Source from quota-eligible countries like Ireland (1.7M kg limit) for unrestricted entry