Chocolate Covered Nuts from Germany
Whole nuts enrobed in milk chocolate with added sugar exceeding 10% by dry weight. Falls under HTS 1806.90.59.00 as other cocoa-containing food preparations beyond standard chocolate forms. Not qualifying as retail candy or specific articles.
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
• Label nut type and chocolate composition clearly to prevent misclassification as plain nuts
• Include FDA prior notice for food imports and ensure allergen declarations
• Test for butterfat content to confirm exclusion from quantitative limitations in US note