High-Sugar Cocoa Powder for Confectioners from Germany
Cocoa powder with 80% added sugar by dry weight, supplied in bulk to professional confectioners for fillings. Falls under HTS 1806.10.34.00 as a sweetened cocoa preparation within the specified sugar range and U.S. note 1 provisions. Not for direct retail sale as candy.
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
• Prepare entry summaries with precise dry weight sugar verification from accredited labs
• Monitor calendar-year quota usage to time imports effectively
• Document commercial end-use to distinguish from retail exclusions