Cocoa Paste with Cocoa Butter Emulsifier from Mexico
Bulk cocoa paste produced from ground cocoa beans with added cocoa fat and soy lecithin emulsifier, maintaining ≤32% butterfat/milk solids and ≤60% sugar. Packaged in 10 kg drums for confectionery factories. Fits HTS 1806.20.50.00 due to its ground cocoa base and allowable additives.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14.3%
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
• Provide detailed ingredient breakdown and emulsifier type in entry docs to validate against flavoring/emulsifying allowances
• Use tamper-evident bulk containers to prevent reclassification as retail goods