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
15.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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