Cocoa Sugar Paste for Confectionery from Mexico
Thick paste blending cocoa powder with over 65% sugar, used in candy production. Falls under HTS 1806.90.49 as other high-sugar cocoa food preparation per heading 1806 note.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include manufacturing specs showing intended use beyond retail consumption
• Test for exact sugar percentage; misclassification risks re-assessment
• Declare as industrial preparation to avoid retail candy duties