Chocolate Protein Powder Blend from Germany
Whey protein powder flavored with cocoa, classified as a food preparation containing cocoa under general note 15 at HTS 1806.90.01.00. Entered pursuant to trade provisions for qualifying origins.
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
• Document protein and cocoa ratios for classification; obtain prior notice for FDA import
• Pitfall: mislabeling as infant formula triggers different rules