Premium High-Sugar Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder from China
Dutch-processed cocoa powder alkalized for smoother flavor, with added sugar over 90% by dry weight and exceeding 65% sugar per chapter 17 note 2. Classified in 1806.10.45.00 when entered under additional U.S. note 7 provisions for controlled imports. Used in professional baking and premium desserts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Include processing method (Dutch/alkalized) in descriptions but ensure sugar certs dominate classification docs
• Use FDA prior notice for food imports and reference HTS precisely for CBP automation
• Avoid reclassification by confirming no milk solids exceeding statistical note thresholds