Bulk Cocoa Powdered Sugar Mix from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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