Chocolate Fudge Bulk Syrup from Germany
A thick, pourable chocolate fudge syrup containing cocoa solids, packaged in 5 kg industrial containers for use in bakeries and confectionery production. It falls under HTS 1806.20.94.00 as a blended syrup in bulk form exceeding 2 kg, not for retail sale as candy. This classification applies to cocoa-based preparations in paste-like consistency for manufacturing.
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 cocoa content and ensure packaging exceeds 2 kg net weight to qualify under bulk form; retail-packed items shift to other subheadings
• Provide manufacturer's declaration on butterfat percentage (<5.5% may trigger quantitative limits under US note 1)