5 Gum Cobalt Mint Chewing Gum from Japan
5 Gum Cobalt Mint delivers intense, long-lasting mint flavor in small, sugar-coated pellets for powerful breath freshening. It is classified in HTS 1704.10.00.00 as chewing gum due to its durable gum base for extended chewing. The compact size distinguishes it from typical candies.
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
• Provide lab analysis for sucrose polarity if challenged on raw sugar equivalence
• Ensure blister packs meet child-resistant packaging if containing strong mints
• Track USTR quota allocations for any blended sugar elements