Unsweetened Cocoa Liquor Blocks from Germany
Large blocks of pure cocoa liquor produced by grinding cocoa beans, weighing over 4.5 kg each, used in industrial chocolate manufacturing. This product falls under HTS 1806.20.20.10 as it consists wholly of ground cocoa beans without added cocoa fat, flavoring, emulsifiers, butterfat, or milk solids, and contains no sugar.
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
• Verify cocoa bean origin and provide certificates of analysis confirming zero butterfat/milk solids content to avoid reclassification
• Ensure blocks weigh at least 4.5 kg net and are packed in bulk containers exceeding 2 kg for proper heading qualification
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for cocoa products and check for any country-specific quantitative restrictions