Mexican Chocolate Syrup Blend

Traditional blended syrup with cocoa, cinnamon, sugar, and corn syrup mimicking Mexican hot chocolate base. Exempt from certain quotas as Mexican-origin per US note; classified HTS 1806.90.39.00 for other blended cocoa syrups.

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.

1806.20.85Higher: 27.5% vs 23.5%

If low butterfat crumb base

If crumb-derived, falls under quota-limited low-fat chocolate even for syrup.

0910.99.40.00Lower: 10.9% vs 23.5%

If spice-forward extract

Predominantly cinnamon syrups classified as spice essences.

2103.90.80.00Higher: 41.4% vs 23.5%

If sauces or flavorings

Condiment syrups move to Chapter 21 if not pure food prep.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Highlight Mexican origin in entry docs to bypass butterfat crumb quotas

Provide spice content verification to prevent flavor misclassification