Mexican Super-Sweet Cocoa Powder from Mexico
Ultra-sweetened cocoa powder (90%+ sugar) from Mexican suppliers, used in confectionery and desserts. Specifically described in general note 15, entering under 1806.10.43.00 without quota constraints.
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
• Use NAICS-compliant invoices specifying HTS and general note 15 applicability
• Conduct pre-shipment sugar assays to preempt CBP challenges
• Separate Mexican entries from quota-country goods to avoid commingling issues