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
17%
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 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