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U.S. imports of cocoa powder with added sugar or sweetening matter (SITC 07310) totaled $2.7M in April 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Cocoa Powder with Added Sugar or Sweetening Matter paid $968K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 36% on $2.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAdding sugar or other sweetening agents to cocoa powder shifts the product from an industrial intermediate into a consumer-ready or semi-finished food ingredient, with direct implications for tariff classification and FDA labeling compliance. Sweetened cocoa powder is widely used in beverage mixes, baking preparations, and retail hot-chocolate products, and its sugar content — whether sucrose, glucose, or alternative sweeteners — must be accurately declared on entry documentation. FDA regulates this as a processed food, requiring foreign facility registration and prior notice before arrival at US ports. Importers should also be aware that sugar content levels can affect classification boundaries between this heading and related confectionery or food-preparation categories.
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The presence and type of sweetening matter — sucrose, high-fructose corn syrup solids, artificial sweeteners, or sugar alcohols — can influence both the SITC classification and the applicable HTS subheading. Some sweetener types or concentration thresholds may push a product into a different tariff category. Importers should have the product's full ingredient declaration reviewed by a licensed customs broker before shipment.
FDA requires that imported sweetened cocoa powder shipments be accompanied by prior notice and that the foreign manufacturer hold a current FDA food-facility registration. Commercial documentation should accurately reflect the sugar type and percentage, net weight, and country of origin. Retail-packaged product must also comply with FDA nutrition labeling and ingredient declaration requirements.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $2.2M | $143K | -$2.0M |
| CHINA | -- | $572K | +$572K |
| CANADA | -- | $493K | +$493K |
| SOUTH AFRICA | -- | $344K | +$344K |
| SINGAPORE | $221K | -- | -$221K |
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