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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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