USMCA Cocoa Butter Substitute from Mexico

Vegetable fat substitute for cocoa butter classified under 1806.90.39, eligible for USMCA note 10(a) treatment. Processed through fractionation and hydrogenation in Canada or Mexico. Used in chocolate manufacturing as cost-effective cocoa butter replacement.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Laboratory certificates verifying melting point and fat composition required

Document specific processing meeting USMCA substantial transformation

Ensure compliance with FDA GRAS status for fat substitutes

USMCA Cocoa Butter Substitute from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9823.10.01