Sugar-Free Chocolate Liquor Paste from Germany
Industrial sugar-free chocolate liquor paste for premium confectionery production, containing ground cocoa beans and polyols without added sucrose. Classifies under HTS 1806.90.59 as non-retail cocoa preparation eligible for USMCA 9823.10.24 via note 10(b)(2) rules. Supplied in 50kg drums.
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
• Maintain records showing cocoa liquor minimum 50% content; ensure paste form not suitable for direct consumption; provide USMCA certification tracing regional value content