Cocoa Mass with Milk and Emulsifiers from Germany
Industrial cocoa mass produced from ground cocoa beans, incorporating 15% milk solids, emulsifiers, and over 6% butterfat, supplied in 25kg slabs for bakery applications. Fits HTS 1806.20.26.00 due to its bulk packaging >2kg, low sugar (<60%), and milk solids under 21%, excluding retail confections. Essential base for large-scale chocolate production.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include detailed ingredient breakdown and butterfat percentage on commercial invoice to support classification
• Avoid retail-style packaging; use bulk drums or totes to maintain industrial bulk form status
• Obtain end-user letters confirming non-candy use to comply with exclusion from retail confection articles