Peppermint Sugar Buttons from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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