Cocoa Bean Grind with Cocoa Butter and 20% Butterfat from Germany
Coarse grind from cocoa beans blended with added cocoa butter reaching 20% total butterfat, in 5kg bulk pails for confectioners. HTS 1806.20.22.00 under GN15 for preparations wholly of ground cocoa with limited milk/sugar, not for retail candy. Supports high-volume chocolate molding operations.
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
• Document emulsifying agents and flavorings separately if added, as they are permitted but must be declared
• Confirm container net content >2kg; smaller packs reclassify to retail bars
• Prepare for potential inspection of fat content to prevent duty escalation