Industrial Sweetened Cocoa Base for Syrups from Canada
Powdered cocoa base with 67% sugar for manufacturing chocolate syrups, qualifying under additional U.S. note 1. HTS 1806.10.34.00 applies due to 65-90% dry sugar in cocoa powder form. Intended for further processing.
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
• Submit processing statements if entering under quota for transformation
• Certify sugar percentage with HPLC analysis for customs acceptance
• Watch for misdeclaration as lower-sugar products affecting duty