Peppermint Sugar Buttons from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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