Cocoa Nib Snack Mix from Mexico
Fermented cocoa nibs mixed with seeds, low milk solids (<21%), packaged as healthy snack. Under HTS 1806.90.08.00 for cocoa-based food preps per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16%
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
• Highlight nib fermentation process in docs for Chapter 18 validity
• Avoid 'health food' claims triggering FDA pre-approval