Carob Powder from Germany
Finely ground powder from dried carob pods, serving as a caffeine-free chocolate substitute in baking and beverages. Falls under HTS 1212.92.00.00 as locust beans (carob), whether or not ground, primarily for human consumption.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide mill certificates showing grind size and purity to avoid reclassification as flour under Chapter 11
• Label as 'carob powder for human consumption' to distinguish from industrial extracts
• Comply with country-specific additive regulations if blended