Peppermint Sugar Buttons from Germany
Small, disc-shaped solid candies primarily made from cane sugar with peppermint flavoring, boasting over 65% dry weight sugar content. Classified under HTS 1701.91.48.00 for flavored sugars in solid form per chapter 17 notes, as they are not consumer-ready packs exempt from quotas. The added flavoring and high purity sucrose define their placement.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Conduct polarity tests to confirm sucrose levels align with raw value calculations in U.S. notes; track fiscal year quotas closely
• Label flavor ingredients accurately to avoid FDA scrutiny
• Watch for re-export requirements if entering under specialty provisions