Industrial Sweetened Dutch Process Cocoa from Germany
Dutch-processed cocoa alkalized and sweetened to 68% sugar, entered pursuant to chapter 17 note 7. HTS 1806.10.24.00 covers this 65-90% sugar cocoa powder for industrial non-retail applications. Enhances flavor in chocolate manufacturing.
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
• Specify Dutch processing method in docs if it affects alkalinity classification
• Ensure sugar is 'added' as per heading; natural cocoa sugars don't count toward 65%
• Prepare for potential butterfat checks, as low-fat exclusions apply to related subheadings