Sugar-Rich Chocolate Drink Mix Powder from Germany
Powdered mix for hot chocolate beverages with cocoa and 75% sugar by dry weight, entered under quota provisions. Classified in HTS 1806.10.34.00 due to its high added sugar content in the 65-90% range and adherence to U.S. note 1 for chocolate preparations. Bulk packaging for commercial use.
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 within annual quota of 2,122,834 kg; track allocations for specific countries to avoid overfill
• Label clearly as non-retail candy product with sugar content certification for CBP review
• Avoid common pitfall of insufficient dry weight analysis leading to duty disputes