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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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