Milk Chocolate Covered Pretzels from Germany
Crunchy pretzels coated in milk chocolate, containing over 10% milk solids from the chocolate coating. Classified under HTS 2106.90.66.00 as a food preparation not elsewhere specified, featuring dairy products from chapter 4 note 1 like milk powder in the chocolate. The milk solids content exceeds the threshold, distinguishing it from plain confections.
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 milk solids content via lab analysis to confirm >10% threshold and chapter 4 dairy note compliance
• Provide detailed ingredient breakdown and certificates of analysis to avoid reclassification to chocolate headings
• Watch for additional U.S. note 1 dairy quotas; ensure product isn't subject to over-quota duties