Mocha Flavored Coffee Beans from Germany
Whole coffee beans coated in cocoa-mocha blend with less than 21% milk solids for enhanced flavor. HTS 1806.90.08.00 covers this as cocoa-containing food preparation, not pure coffee.
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
• Document cocoa coating percentage to justify Chapter 18 over Chapter 9 coffee
• Lab certificates for milk solids prevent disputes with CBP dairy reviewers
• Avoid bulk entry pitfalls by specifying retail prep status