Cocoa Powder Hot Chocolate Mix from Germany
An instant powdered mix of cocoa, sugar, and milk solids for preparing hot beverages, not qualifying as retail candy. Classified in HTS 1806.90.90.90 as other food preparations containing cocoa beyond standard chocolate blocks or bars.
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 certificates of analysis showing milk solids content to avoid butterfat quota issues
• Label as beverage mix, not confection, to prevent reclassification under sugar confectionery
• Check for country-of-origin quotas if resembling low-fat chocolate crumb products