Quota-Entered Sweetened Dutch Cocoa Powder from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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