Crystalized Hazelnut Confection from Japan
Hazelnuts individually crystalized in pure cane sugar, mimicking classic European dragées minus chocolate. HTS 1704.90.10.00 applies as candied nuts—finished sugar sweetmeats without cocoa, ready for consumption.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide polarimeter readings if sucrose nears raw sugar thresholds for accurate raw value calculation
• Ensure retail packaging to avoid 'blended syrup' misclassification under note 4
• Declare allergens prominently; nuts trigger FDA scrutiny