Bulk Unsweetened Chocolate Base with 8% Milk from Germany
Unsweetened chocolate base in granular bulk form from ground cocoa nibs, with 8% milk solids and 7% butterfat, packed in 5kg bags for confectionery factories. Classified under HTS 1806.20.26.00 for its composition of primarily ground cocoa beans, bulk >2kg packaging, sugar <60%, and milk solids <21%. Not intended for direct retail as candy.
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
• Conduct compositional testing for milk solids and butterfat; discrepancies can lead to duty reassessment
• Declare exact net weight per container to confirm >2kg bulk exemption from retail forms
• Track country of origin quotas; Mexico-origin exempt but others may hit annual limits