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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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