Canadian Sugar-Sweetened Cocoa for Confectionery from Germany
Low-sugar cocoa powder (added sweetening <65%) from Canada for use in candy making. Falls under 1806.10.05.00 as per general note 15 for preferential treatment on USMCA goods. Excludes retail candy forms per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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 product not for retail candy consumption to align with statistical note exclusions
• Provide manufacturer's declaration of sugar content for smooth FDA clearance
• Monitor annual quantitative limits if blending with non-NAFTA components