Vegan Chocolate Syrup from Mexico
Plant-based chocolate syrup using cocoa powder, coconut sugar, and rice syrup, classifiable under 1806.90.30. Canadian vegan production qualifies under USMCA 9823.08.24 per note 8(b)(2). Absence of dairy doesn't affect Chapter 18 cocoa classification.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include vegan certification verifying no dairy; document Canadian processing of imported cocoa; maintain sugar/cocoa ratio records for classification verification