Bittersweet Chocolate Block from Dominican Republic from Germany
A large bittersweet chocolate block for manufacturing, originating from the Dominican Republic and entered under general note 15 for CAFTA-DR benefits. It fits HTS 1806.32.55.00 as an unfilled, non-retail cocoa preparation in block form. The provision ensures reduced duties for qualifying Caribbean imports.
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
• Submit CAFTA-DR certificate of origin to invoke general note 15; track rules of origin for substantial transformation
• Document block weight and dimensions to affirm non-retail format, preventing confectionery misclassification
• Conduct butterfat testing if near thresholds to stay in 'other' unfilled category