High-Sugar Cocoa Powder Granules from China
Granular cocoa powder sweetened >65% with chapter 17 sugars (>10% dry), bulk packed over 2 kg for chocolate drink mixes in industry. Under 1806.20.77.00 for powder bulk forms of high-sugar cocoa preps not as retail candy. Aligns with heading 1806 inclusions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Lab certify sugar types to document chapter 17 compliance; declare as granular bulk not fine powder; avoid quota subheadings by confirming >5.5% butterfat if applicable