Low Fat Chocolate Crumb Powder from Germany
Low fat chocolate crumb in powder form with less than 5.5% butterfat, packaged in bulk containers exceeding 2 kg, used for industrial chocolate production. It falls under HTS 1806.20.89.00 as other low fat chocolate crumb excluding retail candy, in bulk powder form not for direct consumption.
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
• Verify butterfat content <5.5% via lab analysis to qualify under low fat crumb; exceeds limit shifts to higher duty subheadings
• Subject to annual quantitative limits (2.12M kg total); ensure origin from quota countries like Ireland/UK for access
• Provide manufacturer's declaration on non-retail candy use to avoid reclassification as consumer confectionery