Bulk Sweetened Cocoa Beverage Base from Germany
Industrial-grade cocoa powder with >90% added sugar by dry weight, used as base for commercial hot drinks, exceeding 65% sugar note 2 criteria. HTS 1806.10.55.00 applies as 'other' high-sugar cocoa powder not for retail confection. Bulk packaging distinguishes it from consumer candy products.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare as bulk/non-retail to avoid confectionery duties; provide end-use certificates for industrial beverage production
• Monitor US note quantitative limits if butterfat nears 5.5%; high-sugar powders generally exempt but confirm composition
• Ensure packaging >1kg per unit to qualify as non-retail, reducing risk of reclassification to candy subheadings