Emulsified Cocoa Bulk Blocks from Germany
7 kg emulsified cocoa blocks from ground beans with lecithin and butterfat for smooth melting. HTS 1806.20.20.90 covers this due to slab weight, low dairy/sugar limits, and permitted emulsifiers. Used in large-scale tempering.
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
• List all additives (e.g
• emulsifiers) but ensure they don't exceed flavoring allowances
• Customs may require samples for fat/sugar verification—prepare in advance
• Bulk packing over 2 kg total prevents retail confection shift