Chocolate Coating Wafers from Germany
Thin chocolate wafers with low milk solids (<21%) for enrobing ice cream or pastries in commercial production. Fits HTS 1806.90.28.00 for other cocoa food preps excluding retail confections. Bulk packed for food service industry.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide end-use affidavits confirming industrial application, not retail sale as candy
• Test for butterfat/milk solids percentage; non-compliance leads to reclassification and penalties
• Track calendar year quotas if bordering low-fat crumb categories; source from quota-eligible countries