Cocoa Powder Hot Chocolate Mix
An instant powdered mix of cocoa, sugar, and milk solids for preparing hot beverages, not qualifying as retail candy. Classified in HTS 1806.90.90.90 as other food preparations containing cocoa beyond standard chocolate blocks or bars.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | +20.0% | 26% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If low-fat chocolate crumb with ≤5.5% butterfat for industrial use
Specific subheading for low butterfat cocoa preparations under quantitative limits.
If primarily milk-based with incidental cocoa
Flavored milk preparations shift to Chapter 21 if not predominantly cocoa.
If in block form with ≥21% milk solids
Chocolate blocks with specific milk content classify under 1806.32.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide certificates of analysis showing milk solids content to avoid butterfat quota issues
• Label as beverage mix, not confection, to prevent reclassification under sugar confectionery
• Check for country-of-origin quotas if resembling low-fat chocolate crumb products
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