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