Hot Chocolate Mix with Milk Solids from China
Instant hot chocolate beverage mix containing cocoa, sugar, and substantial cows' milk solids for creamy texture without liquid milk. HTS 1806.90.10.00 applies as 'other' cocoa food prep incorporating Chapter 4 dairy products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ensure packaging distinguishes from retail candy to avoid quota exclusions in U.S. note
• Submit milk fat and solids content declarations; mismatches lead to reclassification
• For bulk imports, confirm not subject to Ireland/UK/New Zealand quota shares