Bulk Cocoa Bean Puree from Germany
Puree from whole ground cocoa beans with minimal added fat and emulsifying agents, 20% butterfat max, sugar-free, in 15 kg industrial pails. Excludes retail confections, fitting HTS 1806.20.38.00 for paste bulk forms.
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
• Require supplier affidavits on no milk solids; inspect for foreign matter common in bulk cocoa
• Monitor for US note quotas on low butterfat entries