Sugar-Coated Cocoa Licorice Bites from Germany
Licorice flavored with cocoa, heavily sugared over 65% dry weight. HTS 1806.90.49 as other cocoa preparation meeting sugar threshold in chapter 17 note.
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
• Ensure cocoa is integral ingredient, not flavoring only
• Provide nutritional analysis for customs verification
• Separate from retail candy to access preparation rates