Commercial Croissant Dough Mix from Germany
A bulk dough mix for professional bakeries containing over 25% butterfat, designed for preparing croissants under heading 1905. It consists of flour, malt extract, and high butterfat content, not put up for retail sale. Classified under 1901.20.40.00 as a food preparation of flour and malt extract not containing significant cocoa.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify butterfat content exceeds 25% via lab analysis for correct subheading; misclassification risks penalties
• Provide commercial invoices specifying non-retail bulk packaging and no cocoa content over limits
• Ensure FDA prior notice and facility registration for dairy-derived preparations to avoid holds