Bulk Low Fat Cocoa Crumb Paste from Germany

Paste-form low fat chocolate crumb under 5.5% butterfat in 10kg industrial pails, entered pursuant to U.S. note 3 for chocolate processing. HTS 1806.20.85.00 applies to this bulk paste (>2kg net) excluding retail candy articles. Used in molding compounds and coatings.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Submit import license or quota certificate prior to entry; monitor calendar year limits

Ensure packaging clearly indicates bulk industrial use, not consumer-ready

Test for milk solids content to confirm 'low fat' status and avoid duty disputes