Mexican Chocolate Syrup Blend from Germany
Traditional blended syrup with cocoa, cinnamon, sugar, and milk solids but packaged for industrial use only. Although Mexico excluded from some quotas, enters under 1806.90.35.00 general provisions of note 9 to chapter 17. Used in confectionery production, not retail.
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
• Note Mexican products excluded from quantitative limits but still require note 9 description compliance
• Provide origin certification and bulk packaging proof (>454g units) for proper classification
• Test for butterfat content to confirm not subject to 1806.20 crumb limitations