Watermelon Flavored Crystalline Candy from China
Crystalline candies mimicking watermelon flavor, primarily beet sugar (>65% dry weight) with added flavor in solid form. HTS 1701.91.44.00 for note 7 high-sugar flavored imports. Distinguishes from blended syrups or retail preps per U.S. notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide raw value calculations per note 3; note 7 entry only
• Ensure no soluble non-sugars >6% if borderline
• Avoid sets with non-sugar items