Chocolate Syrup Base

Concentrated chocolate syrup base with cane sugar for fountain drinks, imported under CAFTA-DR TRQ HTS 9822.05.20. Falls within U.S. note 25 limits for subheading 2106.90 products from note 23 countries. Restaurant and soda fountain essential.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2106.90.46.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If outside quota

Standard food preparations not elsewhere specified

1806.90.59.00Higher: 23.5% vs 10%

If higher cocoa content

Chocolate preparations classification based on cocoa percentage

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify TRQ remaining balance; provide detailed formulation; ensure CAFTA origin

Related Products under HTS 9822.05.20

Raw Cane Sugar

Raw cane sugar testing 99.8 degrees by polariscope, imported from CAFTA-DR countries under quantitative limits of U.S. note 25 to subchapter XXII. Classified under HTS 9822.05.20 when entered within specified country-specific sugar TRQ limits for goods described in U.S. note 23. Provides preferential duty treatment for CAFTA-DR originating sugar products.

Refined Beet Sugar

Refined sugar derived from sugar beets testing 99.9 degrees polarization, eligible under CAFTA-DR sugar TRQ via HTS 9822.05.20. Subject to country-specific import limits outlined in U.S. note 25 for subchapter XXII goods. Provides duty-free or reduced-rate entry within quota.

Cocoa Powder 10-12% Fat

Unsweetened cocoa powder containing 10-12% cocoa butter, imported from CAFTA-DR countries under HTS 9822.05.20 sugar/cocoa provisions. Falls within quantitative limits of U.S. note 25 for goods described in note 23. Provides preferential access for Central American cocoa products.

Sweetened Chocolate Crumb

Chocolate crumb containing sugar and cocoa mass, eligible for CAFTA-DR preferential treatment under HTS 9822.05.20. Subject to quantitative restrictions in U.S. note 25 for specified chocolate products from note 23 countries. Used in confectionery manufacturing.

Sugar Confectionery Mix

Pre-mix for hard candy production containing cane sugar solids, imported under CAFTA-DR TRQ via HTS 9822.05.20. Subject to U.S. note 25 quantitative limits for subheading 1704.90 goods from note 23 countries. Used by U.S. candy manufacturers.

Invert Sugar Syrup

Liquid invert sugar syrup (50% invert, 50% sucrose) for beverage industry, eligible under HTS 9822.05.20 CAFTA-DR sugar TRQ. Falls within U.S. note 25 limits for subheading 1702.90.20 goods from note 23 countries. Provides cost advantage for soft drink production.