Sweetened Mexican Cocoa Powder from Mexico
High-sugar cocoa powder (90%+ dry weight sugar) produced in Mexico, used in baking and beverages. Classified under 1806.10.43.00 as it meets general note 15 provisions for Mexican goods, distinguishing it from quota-limited imports.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify Mexican origin with certificate of origin to qualify under general note 15 and avoid TRQ restrictions
• Ensure lab analysis confirms ≥90% sugar by dry weight to match subheading criteria
• Declare accurately to prevent reclassification into butterfat-limited quotas