Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix from Germany
Powdered mix of cocoa, sugar (>10% dry weight), cinnamon, and chili for hot drinks. Classed under HTS 1806.90.59.00 as other cocoa preparations; exempt from quantitative limits per US note for Mexican products. Spiced blend differentiates from plain cocoa powder.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Leverage Mexico exemption from butterfat quantitative limits in US note
• Include origin certificates confirming Mexican production for quota benefits
• Test for compliance with FDA beverage mix standards and labeling