Dutch-Processed Sweet Cocoa Powder from Germany
Alkalized (Dutch-processed) cocoa powder blended with over 90% sugar for milder flavor in desserts. Falls under HTS 1806.10.75.00 for its high-sugar cocoa powder composition, regardless of processing method.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify alkalization process in documentation but emphasize cocoa powder base to maintain 1806 classification
• Check for inadvertent butterfat addition during processing, triggering US note quotas on low-fat chocolate crumb