Caramel Powder Anhydrous from China
Anhydrous caramel powder from heated sugars, exceeding 65% dry weight sugar content without added flavors. Falls under HTS 1702.90.68.00 as caramel in solid form per heading 1702, subject to quantitative limits.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.1%
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
• Test for ammonia/azo compounds if Type IV caramel to confirm plain sugar caramel status
• Provide production process docs showing no additives beyond sugar heating
• Declare E150a classification for food safety import clearance