Starbucks Frappuccino Chocolate Base Syrup

Concentrated chocolate syrup base for blended beverages, high alkalized cocoa content qualifying under 1806.90.18. Canadian-origin product eligible for USMCA duty-free treatment under 9823.08.21.

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.

2106.90.66Higher: 26% vs 10%

If containing dairy components over butterfat thresholds

Dairy content creates 2106 classification vs pure cocoa preparation

1806.20.36Higher: 21.8% vs 10%

If butterfat exceeds 5.5% by total product weight

Butterfat percentage threshold separates 1806.20 from 1806.90

1704.90.58Higher: 27.9% vs 10%

If used primarily as flavored sugar syrup

Sugar vs cocoa predominance determines chapter classification

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Import Tips & Compliance

Commercial invoice must specify cocoa percentage on totally defatted basis,Verify Canadian production facility qualifies under USMCA rules,Maintain records of quantitative limits under subchapter note 8(b)

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