Mexican 95% Sugar Cocoa Base from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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