Bulk Sweetened Cocoa for Ice Cream Making from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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