Dark Chocolate Dessert Syrup from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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