Cocoa Milk Drink Mix Powder

Instant powder of cocoa, milk solids, and butterfat for preparing hot chocolate drinks in food service, excluding candy retail formats. Under HTS 1806.90.30.00 as non-confection cocoa prep.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+17.5%23.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1806.90.15Lower: 21% vs 23.5%

If retail beverage preparations

Consumer-ready drink mixes have specific subheadings.

2101.12Lower: 18.5% vs 23.5%

If milk-based drink prep

Milk-dominant cocoa drinks classify under dairy Chapter 21.

2202.99Higher: 24.9% vs 23.5%

If liquid concentrate

Liquid forms become non-alcoholic beverages.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Label as beverage base, not instant candy, for correct duty

• Test for solubility to distinguish from solid chocolate forms

• Comply with caffeine declaration if high cocoa content

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