Cherry Flavored Rock Candy from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16%
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
• 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