Cocoa Sugar Paste for Confectionery from Germany
Thick paste blending cocoa powder with over 65% sugar, used in candy production. Falls under HTS 1806.90.49 as other high-sugar cocoa food preparation per heading 1806 note.
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
• Include manufacturing specs showing intended use beyond retail consumption
• Test for exact sugar percentage; misclassification risks re-assessment
• Declare as industrial preparation to avoid retail candy duties