Sugar-Free Cocoa Liquor Slab from Germany
5.5 kg slab of pure cocoa liquor from fermented ground beans, emulsified lightly for machinery compatibility. Fits HTS 1806.20.20 as a bulk preparation wholly of ground cocoa beans, 0% sugar, under 32% inherent butterfat. Used in dark chocolate and baking industries.
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
• Test for moisture content to ensure stability in blocks during ocean freight
• File with FDA prior notice for cocoa products to expedite clearance
• Document zero sugar via spectrometry to avoid sugar-confection scrutiny