High-Sugar Mexican Drink Mix Cocoa

Cocoa powder with over 90% dry weight sugar, imported from Mexico for hot chocolate mixes. Qualifies for 1806.10.43.00 under general note 15, bypassing butterfat and origin quotas.

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.

1806.10Same rate: 27.5%

If low fat chocolate crumb from quota nations

Crumb products ≤5.5% butterfat have dedicated low-fat subheadings with limits.

1806.32Lower: 16% vs 27.5%

If in block/form ≥2kg with sugar

Chocolate in bulk solid forms, not powder, classified by presentation.

1701.91Lower: 15.1% vs 27.5%

If sugar content dominates over cocoa

Predominantly sugar products may shift to Chapter 17 cane/beet sugar headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include bill of lading and origin cert confirming Mexican production for smooth clearance

Label sugar content clearly; CBP may sample for verification

Monitor for recalls on contaminants common in cocoa imports