Butterfat-Enriched Cocoa Butter Equivalent from Germany
Cocoa preparation mimicking butter with added >5.5% dairy butterfat for confection molding. Under HTS 1806.90.15.00 pursuant to U.S. note 2 for bulk non-confection retail. Used in professional tempering processes.
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
• Differentiate from pure cocoa butter (1806.20); highlight milkfat addition
• Request pre-entry quota availability from CBP to prevent refusal
• Avoid over 65% cocoa if risking reclass to 1806.32