High-Sugar Chocolate Nougat Bar from Germany

Nougat base coated in chocolate with sugar exceeding 65% dry weight. HTS 1806.90.49 covers this as other sugar-heavy cocoa confectionery preparation.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

16%

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

Submit lab certificates proving >65% sugar to prevent down-classification

Avoid retail packaging if targeting industrial quota access

Monitor calendar year quotas especially for non-FTA origins