Bulk Sugar-Free Chocolate Cacao Nibs from Germany
Fermented cacao nibs coated in sugar-free chocolate, packed in 5kg blocks for industrial use. Falls under HTS 1806.20.98 as chocolate preparations in bulk form >2kg without added sugar, qualifying for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.10.21.
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
• Provide commercial invoice showing net weight >2kg per unit and 'not for retail sale' declaration
• USMCA certificate of origin required; maintain 60% regional value content records for 3+ years
• Avoid common error of entry as raw cacao products (1801); coating makes it a chocolate preparation