Bulk Sweet Chocolate Syrup from Germany
Liquid chocolate syrup exceeding 65% sugar, supplied in 20kg drums for beverage and dessert production. Classified in HTS 1806.20.78.00 for liquid bulk cocoa preparations over 2kg in industrial packaging.
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
• Provide viscosity and Brix readings to confirm syrup form and sugar percentage
• Use food-grade drum certifications for FDA prior notice compliance
• Declare exact cocoa solids vs sugar ratio to prevent misclassification