Cocoa Popcorn Clusters from Mexico
Popped corn bound with cocoa-sugar syrup over 10% dry weight. HTS 1806.90.59.00 captures this cocoa snack prep not fitting popcorn or specific candy subheadings. Clustered form with cocoa qualifies.
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
• Weigh popcorn vs coating; cocoa syrup must contribute significantly
• Use moisture-proof packaging for snack shelf stability
• Declare as composite snack avoiding plain popcorn classification