Cocoa Dairy Protein Concentrate

Industrial concentrate blending cocoa powder with high levels of cows' milk protein solids for use in nutrition shakes. It falls under HTS 1806.90.05.00 because it's a dairy product per additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4, with milk solids measured in kg cmsc.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.5%+17.5%21%
🇲🇽Mexico3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇨🇦Canada3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇩🇪Germany3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇯🇵Japan3.5%+10.0%13.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1806.90.39Higher: 23.5% vs 21%

If butterfat exceeds 5.5% or doesn't meet dairy note

Higher butterfat cocoa dairy products shift to subheadings with different quantitative limits

2106.90.36.00Lower: 17.5% vs 21%

If marketed as a food supplement without emphasizing cocoa

Cocoa-flavored protein powders may classify as other food preparations if dairy content is secondary

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct lab analysis to confirm milk solids content for note 10 compliance; avoid retail packaging to prevent reclassification; track calendar year quotas for low butterfat entries

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Industrial Chocolate Milk Base Powder

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Cocoa-Enriched Milk Powder for Confectionery

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