Cherry Flavored Rock Candy from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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