Mocha Flavored Coffee Beans from Mexico
Whole coffee beans coated in cocoa-mocha blend with less than 21% milk solids for enhanced flavor. HTS 1806.90.08.00 covers this as cocoa-containing food preparation, not pure coffee.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document cocoa coating percentage to justify Chapter 18 over Chapter 9 coffee
• Lab certificates for milk solids prevent disputes with CBP dairy reviewers
• Avoid bulk entry pitfalls by specifying retail prep status