Cocoa Buttercream Icing Base from Mexico
Industrial bulk base for buttercream icing, combining cocoa powder, high-fat dairy cream, and sugar. HTS 1806.90.20.00 applies due to over 5.5% butterfat milk solids content and exclusion from retail candy articles. It's a chocolate-containing food preparation for professional baking.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'bulk industrial ingredient' with fat content specs to confirm non-retail status
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for dairy-containing cocoa products
• Avoid retail-style packaging to prevent reclassification as confectionery