Sugar-Rich Chocolate Drink Mix Powder from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm entry within annual quota of 2,122,834 kg; track allocations for specific countries to avoid overfill
• Label clearly as non-retail candy product with sugar content certification for CBP review
• Avoid common pitfall of insufficient dry weight analysis leading to duty disputes