Cinnamon Candied Pecans from Japan
Pecans coated in cinnamon-flavored sugar crystals, providing a spicy-sweet crunch ideal for holiday treats. This qualifies for HTS 1704.90.10.00 as candied nuts—sugar confectionery ready for consumption, distinguished by its nut-centric sugar candying process.
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
• Document flavorings like cinnamon as minor additives; excessive non-sugar solids could trigger reclassification
• Monitor annual quotas for articles over 10% sugar under Additional U.S
• Note 3 to prevent high over-quota tariffs
• Use FDA prior notice for food imports; pitfall is failing to declare full sugar composition accurately