Industrial Chocolate Compound in 5kg Slabs from Germany
Chocolate compound slabs weighing 5 kg each, containing vegetable fats and over 10% sugar, supplied in bulk for bakery and confectionery production. Falls under HTS 1806.20.98.00 due to block form over 2 kg, not for retail sale.
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 containers clearly as 'not for retail sale' to prevent misclassification into consumer candy headings
• Include commercial invoices specifying end-use as industrial to comply with bulk form criteria
• Test for milk solids if claiming low butterfat to access quota allocations from Ireland or UK