Traditional German Lebkuchen Gingerbread from Germany
Lebkuchen is a traditional German gingerbread made with honey, spices like ginger and cinnamon, and often topped with chocolate or icing. It falls under HTS 1905.20.00.00 as 'gingerbread and the like' due to its spiced, ginger-flavored composition and baker's ware status beyond simple flour or meal processing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
• Verify ingredient list for allergens (nuts, gluten) and provide English labeling for FDA compliance
• Include certificate of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment under trade agreements
• Avoid misclassification as general biscuits (1905.31); highlight ginger/spice content in documentation