Bulk Cocoa Milk Crumb from Germany
Unsweetened or low-sugar cocoa milk crumb containing ≤5.5% butterfat, processed for use in chocolate compounding and bakery fills. This bulk product enters under HTS 1806.90.25.00 per additional U.S. note 3 quota provisions for non-confectionery use.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
13.5%
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
• Enter only from quota-eligible countries; non-designated origins face different classifications
• Maintain chain-of-custody documentation proving industrial end-use to avoid retail confection reclassification
• Test for cows' milk solids content using 'kg cmsc' measurement for accurate declaration