Chocolate Protein Powder Blend from Mexico
Whey protein powder flavored with cocoa, classified as a food preparation containing cocoa under general note 15 at HTS 1806.90.01.00. Entered pursuant to trade provisions for qualifying origins.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document protein and cocoa ratios for classification; obtain prior notice for FDA import
• Pitfall: mislabeling as infant formula triggers different rules