Cocoa Massage Cream Base from Mexico
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.
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
• 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