Frozen Chocolate Chip Waffles from Germany
Pre-baked waffles with embedded chocolate chips, frozen for preservation and convenient reheating. Classified under HTS 1905.32.00.29 as frozen waffles, a type of bakers' ware beyond simple chapter 11 preparations, containing cocoa but not exceeding heading 1904 limits.
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 product remains frozen below -18°C during transit to maintain HTS classification as 'frozen' and avoid spoilage claims
• Include certificates of analysis for cocoa content to confirm under 6% defatted basis, distinguishing from chocolate preparations in 1806
• Label clearly with nutritional info and allergen warnings (e.g
• wheat, dairy) to comply with FDA import requirements