Mocha Coffee Syrup from China
Blended syrup combining cocoa, coffee extract, sugar, and corn syrup for flavoring lattes and desserts. Classified under HTS 1806.90.39.00 as an 'other' blended syrup per Ch. 17 note 4, distinguished by its cocoa component from pure chocolate syrup.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit detailed ingredient breakdown to CBP; highlight blended syrup status under Ch. 17 note 4
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics industrial crumb; use consumer-sized containers