Cocoa Hazelnut Spread Paste from Germany
Industrial-grade cocoa and hazelnut paste in 10 kg pails, used for filling pastries and ice cream production. Classified under HTS 1806.20.94.00 for other blended syrups/pastes containing cocoa in bulk containers over 2 kg. Excludes retail nut spreads like consumer brands.
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
• Label clearly as 'industrial use only' to prevent retail misclassification; include batch cocoa solids analysis
• Check against US quota for low-butterfat chocolate crumb if applicable; Mexican products excluded from limits