Bulk Cocoa Milk Crumb from Mexico
Unsweetened or low-sugar cocoa milk crumb containing ≤5.5% butterfat, processed for use in chocolate compounding and bakery fills. This bulk product enters under HTS 1806.90.25.00 per additional U.S. note 3 quota provisions for non-confectionery use.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.5%
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
• Enter only from quota-eligible countries; non-designated origins face different classifications
• Maintain chain-of-custody documentation proving industrial end-use to avoid retail confection reclassification
• Test for cows' milk solids content using 'kg cmsc' measurement for accurate declaration