Caramel Powder Anhydrous from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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