Cocoa Hazelnut Spread Paste from Mexico
Industrial-grade cocoa and hazelnut paste in 10 kg pails, used for filling pastries and ice cream production. Classified under HTS 1806.20.94.00 for other blended syrups/pastes containing cocoa in bulk containers over 2 kg. Excludes retail nut spreads like consumer brands.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'industrial use only' to prevent retail misclassification; include batch cocoa solids analysis
• Check against US quota for low-butterfat chocolate crumb if applicable; Mexican products excluded from limits