Bulk Sugared Hot Chocolate Mix from Germany
Industrial bulk mix of cocoa powder with 70% sugar by dry weight, entered under U.S. note 7 provisions. Classified in 1806.10.24.00 for its cocoa base and high sugar content without exceeding 90%. Intended for further manufacturing into beverages.
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
• Confirm entry aligns with chapter 17 quantitative limits; track annual quotas for countries like Ireland
• Label shipments clearly as non-retail to prevent misclassification as confectionery
• Include certificates of analysis for cocoa and sugar percentages to facilitate CBP review