Cocoa Massage Cream Base

Emollient cream base infused with cocoa butter for cosmetic massage products, containing cocoa but prepared as a food-grade prep. Falls into HTS 1806.90.90.90 for other cocoa food preparations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+17.5%23.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3304.99.50.00Higher: 35% vs 23.5%

If primarily for skincare with cosmetic labeling

Beauty creams fall under Chapter 33 if not food preparations.

1804.00.00Lower: 7.5% vs 23.5%

If pure cocoa butter without cream blending

Unmixed cocoa butter is heading 1804.

1516.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 23.5%

If animal/veg fat blend dominates

Fat mixtures without predominant cocoa go to Chapter 15.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide dual food/cosmetic certifications if multi-use

Declare cocoa butter percentage accurately for duty assessment

Avoid beauty product claims to prevent Chapter 33 reclassification

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