Bulk Sweetened Cocoa for Ice Cream Making

Industrial-grade cocoa powder sweetened to 68% sugar by dry weight, used in ice cream production. It meets HTS 1806.10.34.00 criteria for cocoa powder with 65-90% sugar entered pursuant to U.S. note 1 quota provisions. Excludes retail confectionery applications.

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.

1806.20.34.00Lower: 22.5% vs 27.5%

If low butterfat chocolate crumb

Crumb products with ≤5.5% butterfat have specific quota subheadings.

1806.90.55.00Lower: 21% vs 27.5%

If prepared with milk or other additives beyond sugar

Dairy-containing preparations shift out of pure sweetened powder headings.

1701.91Lower: 15.1% vs 27.5%

If sugar content dominates over cocoa

Predominantly sugar products may classify under cane/beet sugar headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Source from quota-eligible countries like the UK to maximize access within limits

Include manufacturer's affidavit on end-use (e.g

ice cream) to support non-candy classification

Test for butterfat content under 5.5% if bordering low-fat crumb categories

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Quota-Entered Sweetened Dutch Cocoa Powder

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