Chocolate Peanut Clusters from Germany
Clusters of roasted peanuts coated in a sugar-based chocolate-like coating, packaged for retail sale. Falls under HTS 1704.90.35.20 due to peanut content and classification as non-cocoa sugar confectionery ready for consumption. The peanut paste binding ensures specific subheading placement.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm 'no cocoa' status with polarity tests if challenged; cocoa presence triggers higher Chapter 18 duties
• Include Certificate of Analysis for peanut butter/paste percentage to justify 1704.90.35.20 classification
• Watch for TRQ limits on sugar content; overages may require alternative entry under penalty rates