Dutch-Processed Sweet Cocoa Powder
Alkalized (Dutch-processed) cocoa powder blended with over 90% sugar for milder flavor in desserts. Falls under HTS 1806.10.75.00 for its high-sugar cocoa powder composition, regardless of processing method.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If 90%+ sugar but with 1-32% butterfat
Introduction of butterfat, even minor, shifts to butterfat-specified cocoa powder subheadings.
If used primarily as food coloring
End-use as coloring matter rather than food prep moves to Chapter 32 dyes and pigments.
If mixed with flour for cake preparations
Becoming a composite food prep with other starches classifies as 'other' cocoa-containing mixes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify alkalization process in documentation but emphasize cocoa powder base to maintain 1806 classification
• Check for inadvertent butterfat addition during processing, triggering US note quotas on low-fat chocolate crumb
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Sweetened Chocolate Cocoa Powder
A fine cocoa powder derived from chocolate liquor, sweetened with over 90% sugar by dry weight to create a versatile baking ingredient. It falls under HTS 1806.10.75.00 as a cocoa powder containing added sugar exceeding 90% by dry weight, distinguished from unsweetened or lower-sugar variants.
Sugar-Dusted Chocolate Baking Powder
Cocoa powder intensely sweetened with 90%+ sugar, dusted for easy dispersion in batters and icings. HTS 1806.10.75.00 applies as it meets the high-sugar cocoa powder criteria, separate from plain cocoa or chocolate bars.
Extra-Sweet Chocolate Flavor Powder
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Hot Chocolate Drink Mix Powder
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