Instant Mexican Hot Chocolate Powder

Traditional Mexican hot chocolate powder with milk powder, cocoa, cinnamon, sugar under 2106.90.36. USMCA 9823.03.12 eligible Mexican good per note 3(b)(2). Froths properly with hot milk or water.

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.

1806.90.30.00Higher: 23.5% vs 10%

If cocoa solids exceed dairy solids

Chocolate preparations when cocoa primary

2101.12Higher: 18.5% vs 10%

If preparations ready for beverage use

Extracts of cocoa classify differently

2202.99.10.00Higher: 34.5% vs 10%

If liquid beverage concentrates

Liquid forms exclude dry powders

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify alkalized vs natural cocoa processing; verify Mexican milk powder origin; ensure proper frothing agent inclusion

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