Sugar-Free Instant Chocolate Syrup

A powdered mix primarily composed of cocoa processed with sugar substitutes like maltitol or erythritol, designed to be mixed with water to create chocolate syrup for desserts and beverages. Classified under HTS 9823.10.37 as a USMCA-originating good provided for in subheading 2101.20.58, qualifying for special tariff treatment under general note 11 due to its composition of cocoa preparations with low-calorie sweeteners.

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.

1806.90.39Higher: 23.5% vs 10%

If containing substantial dairy components

Products with significant milk solids or dairy ingredients shift to Chapter 18 cocoa preparations with milk.

2106.90.72Higher: 26% vs 10%

If marketed as flavored beverage mix

Beverage concentrates or mixes fall under food preparations not elsewhere specified in Chapter 21.

1702.90.58Higher: 22.6% vs 10%

If primary ingredient is sugar alcohol

High concentration of sugar substitutes may classify as chemically pure saccharin derivatives.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify USMCA origin certification to claim preferential tariff treatment under general note 11

Ensure product composition documentation shows primary ingredients qualify under 2101.20.58 specifications

Provide lab analysis confirming sugar substitute content to avoid reclassification to higher-duty subheadings

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