Mexican Chocolate Syrup Blend

Traditional blended syrup with cocoa, cinnamon, sugar, and milk solids but packaged for industrial use only. Although Mexico excluded from some quotas, enters under 1806.90.35.00 general provisions of note 9 to chapter 17. Used in confectionery production, not retail.

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.

0910.99.40.00Lower: 10.9% vs 21%

If spice-flavored cocoa syrup

Syrups where spices like cinnamon predominate over cocoa classified under spice mixtures.

1806.90Same rate: 21%

If other non-syrup cocoa preparations

Thicker pastes/spreads not meeting 'blended syrup' liquid criteria go to general other category.

2103.90.90Higher: 23.9% vs 21%

If with added flavorings/vitamins

Sauce mixes or condiments with cocoa as minor component fall under Chapter 21.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Note Mexican products excluded from quantitative limits but still require note 9 description compliance

Provide origin certification and bulk packaging proof (>454g units) for proper classification

Test for butterfat content to confirm not subject to 1806.20 crumb limitations

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