Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips from Germany

Premium bittersweet chocolate chips containing 60% cacao, made from chocolate liquor, sugar, cocoa butter, and vanilla, meeting the specifications of subheading 1806.10.28 for USMCA-originating cocoa powder exceeding 65% by weight unsweetened solids. Classified under HTS 9823.10.14 for preferential USMCA treatment when imported from Canada or Mexico under general note 11. These chips are used in baking and confectionery applications.

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

Obtain USMCA Certificate of Origin from Canadian/Mexican producer verifying >65% cocoa solids content and regional value content requirements

Ensure commercial invoice specifies HTS 1806.10.28 reference and 9823.10.14 for USMCA preference; retain production records for 5 years

Verify product meets subheading 1806.10.28 composition (cocoa powder >65% total solids) to avoid reclassification to 1806.10.15