Dutch-Processed Sweet Cocoa Powder from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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