Cocoa-Flavored Protein Powder Blend from China
Protein supplement powder flavored with cocoa powder and whey, marketed for shakes not as candy. Classified in HTS 1806.90.90.90 for other food preparations containing cocoa outside confection headings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include nutritional facts and protein sourcing docs for FDA review
• Label clearly as dietary supplement to avoid food prep confusion
• Quantify cocoa percentage to justify Chapter 18 over Chapter 21