Unsweetened Cocoa Liquor Block from Germany
A solid block of pure ground cocoa beans, weighing over 4.5 kg, used in chocolate manufacturing without added sugar or milk solids. It falls under HTS 1806.20.20 as it consists wholly of ground cocoa beans with no more than 32% butterfat or milk solids and no more than 60% sugar. This bulk form is ideal for industrial processing into finished chocolate products.
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 processing records to confirm compliance with 'wholly of ground cocoa beans' definition
• Ensure blocks weigh at least 4.5 kg net; provide weight certificates to avoid reclassification to smaller bars
• Watch for added emulsifiers like lecithin, which are permitted but must be documented in composition analysis