High-Sugar Chocolate Drink Mix Powder from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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