Organic Cacao Fruit Paste from Mexico
Paste made from whole cacao fruit (pulp and beans) processed into spreadable form for gourmet use. Classified under HTS 1806.90.90 as other cocoa-containing preparation, capturing whole-fruit products. Includes natural sugars from fruit pulp.
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
• Obtain organic certification docs matching USDA NOP standards
• Detail fruit pulp vs bean ratio in specs
• Differentiate from pure cocoa paste to stay in 'other' category