Cocoa Shell Tea Blend from China

Herbal tea infusion using cocoa shells mixed with herbs, containing cocoa components for beverage preparation. It qualifies under HTS 1806.90.90.90 as an other food preparation with cocoa.

Duty Rate — China → United States

23.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

Certify as non-caffeinated herbal infusion with shell content analysis

Use bulk packaging to indicate non-retail candy status

Differentiate from cocoa powder via processing method declarations