Cherry Flavored Rock Candy from China
Rock candy sticks or pieces infused with cherry flavoring, composed of over 65% dry weight crystalline sucrose in solid form from beet sugar. HTS 1701.91.44.00 applies as a high-sugar flavored article under U.S. note 7 provisions for controlled imports. The added flavor distinguishes it from plain cane/beet sugars.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Conduct dry weight sugar assays pre-shipment for note 2 compliance; apply for note 7 quota allocation
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests further processing to stay in solid form
• Track fiscal year quotas closely