Quota-Entered Sweetened Dutch Cocoa Powder

Dutch-processed cocoa alkalized and sweetened to 72% sugar, entered under U.S. note 1 quota for industrial bakery use. Classified per HTS 1806.10.34.00 for its 65-90% sugar content in cocoa powder form. Bulk drums for manufacturers.

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.

1805.00.00.00Lower: 7.5% vs 27.5%

If unsweetened cocoa powder

Removal of added sugar places it in pure cocoa powder chapter heading.

1806.90.25.00Lower: 21% vs 27.5%

If low-fat chocolate crumb under quota

Specific crumb products share quota but different subheading.

2106.90.99Lower: 13.9% vs 27.5%

If heavily flavored or blended beyond cocoa-sugar

Multi-ingredient mixes fall to other food preparation catch-all.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Leverage country-specific quotas (e.g

1.7M kg for Ireland) for reliable supply

Ensure no water content inflates weight; use kg cmsc if milk solids present

Avoid reclassification by specifying non-retail, non-candy documentation

Related Products under HTS 1806.10.34.00

Sweetened Cocoa Powder for Baking

A fine cocoa powder blended with 70% dry weight sugar, designed for use in baking cakes and cookies. It falls under HTS 1806.10.34.00 as it contains added sugar making up 65-90% by dry weight and qualifies under additional U.S. note 1 provisions for controlled entry. This product is not intended for retail candy consumption.

Sugar-Rich Chocolate Drink Mix Powder

Powdered mix for hot chocolate beverages with cocoa and 75% sugar by dry weight, entered under quota provisions. Classified in HTS 1806.10.34.00 due to its high added sugar content in the 65-90% range and adherence to U.S. note 1 for chocolate preparations. Bulk packaging for commercial use.

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.

High-Sugar Cocoa Powder for Confectioners

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.

Industrial Sweetened Cocoa Base for Syrups

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.