High-Sugar Mexican Drink Mix Cocoa from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• 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