Milk Chocolate Fudge Bites from Germany
Soft, creamy fudge bites made with milk solids, sugar, and flavorings, classified under HTS 1704.90.58.00 as sugar confectionery containing dairy but no cocoa. The high sugar content and dairy components like milk powder place it in this category for non-cocoa sweets. It meets the criteria for 'other' dairy-containing sugar confections beyond basic types.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify dairy content exceeds general note thresholds and ensure no cocoa to avoid reclassification; provide lab analysis for sugar/dairy ratios
• Comply with FDA labeling for milk allergens and sugar content; check Chapter 17 quota notes for dairy sugar products
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as non-dairy—inspect for Additional U.S
• Note 3 exclusions on high-sugar articles