Milk Chocolate Base Slab for Molding from Germany

Industrial slab of ground cocoa beans with cocoa fat, flavorings, and milk solids not exceeding 32% butterfat or 60% sugar. Enters under HTS 1806.32.01.00 via general note 15 for bulk processing into molded chocolates. Excludes retail confections for manufacturing only.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

15%

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 compositional breakdown (fat, sugar, solids) tested by accredited lab to validate HTS 1806.32 criteria

Use FDA prior notice for food imports and ensure HACCP plans for cocoa products

Ship in bulk slabs, not consumer packs, to stay within industrial classification