High-Sugar Mexican Drink Mix Cocoa from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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