Sweetened Chocolate Cocoa Mix from China

A powdered mix of cocoa powder with added sugar exceeding 90% by dry weight and over 65% sugar as per chapter 17 note 2, designed for hot chocolate beverages. It falls under HTS 1806.10.55.00 as a cocoa powder preparation with high sugar content, not qualifying as retail candy. Primarily used for consumer beverage preparation rather than confectionery.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

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

Verify sugar content via lab analysis to confirm over 90% dry weight and compliance with chapter 17 note 2 to avoid reclassification

Provide certificates of analysis for cocoa and sugar composition; ensure no butterfat exceeds limits in US notes for quota eligibility

Label as 'not for retail candy consumption' to distinguish from heading 1806 sugar confectionery and prevent misclassification