Low-Fat Chocolate Liquor Powder from Mexico
Industrial-grade chocolate liquor powder derived from cocoa beans with added milk solids and butterfat ≤5.5%, used in confectionery manufacturing. Classified in HTS 1806.90.25.00 pursuant to U.S. note 3 quantitative limits for non-retail bulk chocolate crumb.
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
• Provide detailed composition certificate confirming milk solids and butterfat levels for quota eligibility
• Monitor annual quota usage via Customs; oversubscription leads to higher duty rates in subsequent entries
• Label clearly as 'industrial ingredient - not for retail' to prevent misclassification as confectionery