British Sweetened Cocoa Powder for Ice Cream from Germany
UK-produced cocoa powder sweetened to under 65% sugar levels, intended for ice cream manufacturing, entered under Chapter 18 note 1 quota. This industrial product qualifies for HTS 1806.10.10.00 preferential treatment.
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
• Pair with end-use certificate for industrial applications to differentiate from retail exclusions
• Check for allergens labeling compliance under FDA rules for cocoa imports
• Avoid peak quota periods; track USDA announcements for remaining UK allocations