1806.10.22.00 - Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

This HTS category, 1806.10.22.00, encompasses cocoa powders that have had sugar or other sweetening matter added to them. The critical defining characteristic for inclusion here is the sugar content, specifically that the product contains not less than 65 percent but less than 90 percent of sugar by dry weight. This precisely quantifies the level of sweetening, distinguishing it from other cocoa powder preparations.

This classification is differentiated from its sibling category, "Articles containing over 65 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17," by its primary composition and specific tariff treatment. While both involve significant sugar content, this category is focused solely on cocoa powder, whereas the sibling might encompass a broader range of food preparations where sugar is the predominant component and specific U.S. notes apply. Furthermore, it is distinct from the "Other" sibling category, which would capture cocoa powders with added sugar that fall outside the specified 65-90% sugar range.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 1806.10.22.00 hinges entirely on the accurate determination of the dry weight percentage of sugar within the cocoa powder. Importers must ensure their product's sugar content falls within this defined range to correctly utilize this specific code.