Caramel Filled Chocolates from Germany
Chocolate pieces with liquid caramel centers, total sugar content over 65% dry weight. NESOI classification in 2106.90.94.00 due to combined chocolate-caramel preparation beyond Chapter 18 chocolate scope.
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
• Test for milk chocolate vs compound chocolate to determine proper declaration
• Maintain temperature control during shipping to prevent melting and damage claims
• Document as food preparation to differentiate from straight Chapter 18 products