Bulk Chocolate Syrup Base Powder from Germany
Powdered base for syrups with cocoa and 80% dry weight sugar, compliant with U.S. note 7 for entry. Under 1806.10.24.00 for sweetened cocoa powders over 65% sugar, less than 90%, excluding retail items. For reconstitution in beverage production.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
• Declare as 'base powder' not finished syrup to maintain cocoa powder classification
• Test for moisture content to confirm dry weight sugar calculations
• Reference statistical note on milk solids if any dairy is present, though minimal here