Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nuts from Germany
Whole macadamia nuts dipped in milk chocolate, preserved with added sugar. Specifically identified as macadamia under HTS 2008.19.90.10 despite coating.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
17.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document chocolate as minor coating (<50%) to maintain nut classification
• Comply with both nut and chocolate import temperature controls
• Include melt-proof packaging specifications in shipping manifests