High-Butterfat Chocolate Block for Molding from Germany
Industrial block of chocolate from ground cocoa with cocoa fat, emulsifiers, and milk solids exceeding 5.5% butterfat, sugar capped at 60%. HTS 1806.32.08.00 applies to this unfilled, non-retail slab used in professional chocolate molding.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide spectrographic or HPLC analysis for fat/milk solids to substantiate classification
• Label clearly as 'not for retail sale' to differentiate from confection subheadings
• Track calendar-year quotas; excess entries may face higher duties or denial