Dark Chocolate Dessert Syrup
Rich syrup blended from high-cocoa Dutch-processed powder, invert sugar, and thickeners for drizzling on cakes. HTS 1806.90.39.00 covers this as 'other' blended syrups containing cocoa, separate from milk chocolate or fountain varieties.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | +20.0% | 26% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing milk solids over 5.5%
Milk chocolate preparations including syrups fall under butterfat-specific subheadings.
If flavored for non-cocoa primary use
Mixed food preps not emphasizing cocoa classified as other Chapter 21 items.
If ready-to-drink beverage syrup
Non-alcoholic syrups for beverages shift to Chapter 22 if not food prep focused.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include certificates of analysis proving non-milk chocolate status to stay in 1806.90.39
• Package in sterile conditions to prevent contamination claims during inspection
• Watch for mislabeling as 'fudge' which could shift to 1806.90.28 retail category
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