High-Sugar Cocoa Powder for Confectioners from Mexico
Cocoa powder with 80% added sugar by dry weight, supplied in bulk to professional confectioners for fillings. Falls under HTS 1806.10.34.00 as a sweetened cocoa preparation within the specified sugar range and U.S. note 1 provisions. Not for direct retail sale as candy.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
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
Import Tips
• Prepare entry summaries with precise dry weight sugar verification from accredited labs
• Monitor calendar-year quota usage to time imports effectively
• Document commercial end-use to distinguish from retail exclusions