Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Truffles from Germany

Premium sugar-free dark chocolate truffles made with cocoa mass, cocoa butter, and sugar substitutes like maltitol or erythritol, containing over 50% cocoa solids. Classified under HTS 1806.90.59 as 'Other chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, not put up for retail sale,' these bulk confections qualify for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.10.24 when meeting note 10(b)(2) origin criteria. They are typically imported in large commercial quantities for further distribution or processing.

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

Verify USMCA origin documentation including supplier declarations confirming note 10(b)(2) eligibility; ensure product meets 'not put up for retail sale' criteria with commercial packaging; conduct lab testing for cocoa content and sugar substitute declarations to avoid reclassification