Bulk Cocoa Powdered Sugar Mix

Powdered mixture of cocoa and >65% sugar in 25 kg bags for chocolate drink manufacturing, containing note 3 sugars, entered under note 8. HTS 1806.20.75.00 applies to this bulk powder form cocoa preparation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1806.10.24.00Same rate: 27.5%

If primarily cocoa powder with <65% sugar

Cocoa powder preparations without high sugar content stay in 1806.10 headings.

1701.91.42.00Lower: 23.5% vs 27.5%

If sugar content dominates and cocoa is minor additive

Sugar-centric powders with trace cocoa classify under Chapter 17 cane/beet sugars.

1806.90Lower: 16% vs 27.5%

If in retail containers ≤2kg

Powdered cocoa-sugar mixes for home use move to consumer subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide detailed composition breakdown showing cocoa base and sugar dominance for note 8 entry

Avoid retail labeling/packaging; bulk drums or bags prevent misclassification as 1806.90 consumer goods

Consult quota balance before entry—note 8 competes with 1806.20.34/85 limits