Industrial Cocoa Paste with Emulsifiers 30% Butterfat from Germany
Paste form preparation from ground cocoa beans, incorporating cocoa fat, flavoring, and emulsifying agents, with 30% butterfat and trace milk solids, in 25 kg pails. Classified under HTS 1806.20.34.00 for bulk (>2kg) forms pursuant to U.S. note 3, used exclusively in commercial chocolate processing, not as retail candy. Low sugar content (<60%) maintains industrial qualification.
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
• Pre-validate quota availability with CBP/USDA before shipment; prorated for partial year entries
• Label as 'industrial use only, not for retail' to prevent reclassification; include full ingredient breakdown
• Avoid pitfall of sugar content >60% pushing to 1806.20.26; test batches rigorously