Milk Chocolate Compound for Molding from Germany
Chocolate compound with cocoa components, exceeding 5.5% butterfat and below 21% milk solids, used in industrial molding for bars and pralines. Fits HTS 1806.90.18.00 for other cocoa foods excluding retail candy.
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
• Specify 'not for direct retail consumption' on commercial invoices
• Lab certification of milk solids <21% essential to avoid higher-solid subheadings
• Consult HTS US notes for quota eligibility if butterfat dips near 5.5%