Dutch Processed Sweet Cocoa Powder

Alkalized cocoa powder alkalized with over 90% sugar for reduced acidity in desserts. Enters under HTS 1806.10.65.00 pursuant to additional U.S. note 1 for quota-controlled high-sugar cocoa items. Ideal for professional baking.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1805.00.00Lower: 7.5% vs 27.5%

If unsweetened cocoa powder

Absence of added sugar moves to unsweetened cocoa chapter heading.

1806.10.55Lower: 17.5% vs 27.5%

If over 65% but under 90% sugar

Sugar percentage threshold determines specific sweetened powder subheading.

1701.91Lower: 15.1% vs 27.5%

If sugar dominates and cocoa is incidental

Material composition where sugar is principal shifts to cane sugar headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document Dutch processing method but ensure it doesn't alter base classification

Monitor annual TRQ openings via Federal Register for timely entries

Avoid blending with flours pre-import to prevent set classification under 1806.90

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