Bittersweet Cocoa Slab Industrial Grade from Germany
Industrial bittersweet slab from ground cocoa beans, added fat, emulsifiers, with butterfat ≤32% and sugar ≤60%, for coating and enrobing lines. HTS 1806.32.14 applies to quota-entered non-retail bars per U.S. note 3. Not for direct candy sales.
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
• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with Chapter 18 quotas for timely filing
• Test batches for exact composition; variances can disqualify quota eligibility
• No Mexico under this subheading; pivot to other codes if sourcing there