Cocoa Fudge Bites from Germany
Soft fudge pieces flavored with cocoa powder and high sugar content over 10% dry weight. Classified in HTS 1806.90.59.00 for other sugar-containing cocoa preparations not matching bars or specific confections. Distinct from pure chocolate products.
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 compositional breakdown showing >10% sugar to justify chapter 18 placement
• Ensure packaging doesn't imply retail candy status triggering different subheadings
• Monitor for chapter 17 note 3 sugar quotas if sugar content dominates