Bulk Sweetened Cocoa for Ice Cream Mix from China

Industrial-grade cocoa powder sweetened to 90%+ sugar, used in ice cream base formulations. Falls under HTS 1806.10.65.00 when entered per U.S. note 1 provisions for such preparations. Supplied in large bulk packaging.

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

Use bulk entry documentation specifying industrial end-use to support TRQ eligibility

Test for exact dry weight sugar to meet 90% threshold precisely

Coordinate with licensed customs brokers familiar with dairy-related cocoa quotas