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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 90% or more by dry weight of sugar
Higher sugar content shifts classification to the 90%+ sugar subheading within the same cocoa powder category.
If unsweetened or with less than 65% sugar
Products not meeting the 65%+ sugar threshold fall under other food preparations containing cocoa.
If marketed as a food preparation not primarily cocoa-based
Blends emphasizing other flavors or ingredients may classify as general food preparations outside Chapter 18.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify compliance with additional U.S. note 1 for quota eligibility; entries from Ireland, UK, or New Zealand may have allocated shares
• Provide lab analysis certifying sugar content between 65-90% by dry weight to avoid reclassification
• Ensure documentation excludes retail candy intent to prevent misclassification under confectionery headings
Related Products under HTS 1806.10.34.00
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.
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.
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.