High-Sugar Chocolate Drink Mix Powder from China
Powdered mix for hot chocolate beverages, consisting of cocoa powder sweetened to over 90% dry weight sugar. Classified under HTS 1806.10.65.00 when entered under U.S. note 1 quota for such preparations. Primarily used by consumers for instant drinks.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Confirm entry aligns with TRQ quantities; excess may face higher over-quota duties
• Label accurately as 'cocoa powder with added sugar' to match description and avoid reclassification
• Provide origin certificates if from quota-eligible countries like Ireland to maximize access