Low-Fat Chocolate Liquor Powder from Germany
Industrial-grade chocolate liquor powder derived from cocoa beans with added milk solids and butterfat ≤5.5%, used in confectionery manufacturing. Classified in HTS 1806.90.25.00 pursuant to U.S. note 3 quantitative limits for non-retail bulk chocolate crumb.
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
• Provide detailed composition certificate confirming milk solids and butterfat levels for quota eligibility
• Monitor annual quota usage via Customs; oversubscription leads to higher duty rates in subsequent entries
• Label clearly as 'industrial ingredient - not for retail' to prevent misclassification as confectionery