Sweetened Cocoa Paste for Baking from Mexico
Pasteurized sweetened cocoa paste in 5 kg industrial pails, >10% sugar dry weight basis, pursuant to Ch.17 additional note 8 for bulk cocoa preparations. Processed for direct bakery incorporation without remelting. 1806.20.95.00 covers paste form exceeding 2kg packaging.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Certify pasteurized status and sugar analysis via third-party lab for expedited CBP release
• Declare end-use as 'industrial baking ingredient' to qualify for bulk provisions