Cocoa Mocha Syrup Mix

Industrial blended syrup of cocoa, coffee extract, sugar, and dairy solids for coffee shop flavoring and dessert sauces. Falls under 1806.90.35.00 pursuant to additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17, which covers specific sugar-cocoa syrup combinations. Meets butterfat limits and quantitative entry requirements.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.5%+17.5%21%
🇲🇽Mexico3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇨🇦Canada3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇩🇪Germany3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇯🇵Japan3.5%+10.0%13.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2101.12.48.00Higher: 26% vs 21%

If with significant coffee as primary ingredient

Coffee extracts blended with minor cocoa classified under coffee preparations, not cocoa products.

1806.90.55Same rate: 21%

If retail packaged under 454g

Small consumer packages treated as candy/confectionery under different other category.

1704.90.58.00Higher: 27.9% vs 21%

If predominantly sugar syrup with trace cocoa

Sugar confectionery syrups without substantial cocoa go to Chapter 17 heading 1704.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm syrup qualifies under additional U.S. note 4 (blended syrups) and note 9 quota before entry

Include certificates of analysis for cocoa content, butterfat ≤5.5%, and kg cmsc declaration

Package in industrial drums (>454g) to avoid retail confectionery classification

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Mexican Chocolate Syrup Blend

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