Mexican 95% Sugar Cocoa Base from China
Cocoa powder base containing 95% sugar by dry weight, sourced from Mexico for industrial use. Falls under 1806.10.43.00 as per general note 15 provisions for duty-advantaged entry.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify exact sugar percentage with third-party lab reports for entry validation
• Declare as bulk industrial, not retail, to avoid packaging scrutiny
• Track annual import volumes even if quota-exempt to monitor patterns