Cocoa Massage Cream Base from Germany
Emollient cream base infused with cocoa butter for cosmetic massage products, containing cocoa but prepared as a food-grade prep. Falls into HTS 1806.90.90.90 for other cocoa food preparations.
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
• Provide dual food/cosmetic certifications if multi-use
• Declare cocoa butter percentage accurately for duty assessment
• Avoid beauty product claims to prevent Chapter 33 reclassification