Honey Candied Cashews from Canada
Cashew nuts encased in a glossy honey-sugar glaze, crystallized for crunchiness and sold as a premium confection. Classified under HTS 1704.90.10.00 for candied nuts as it features direct sugar application making it a ready-to-eat sweetmeat without cocoa content.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
14.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Confirm polarity and sucrose levels via testing to ensure compliance with raw sugar definitions if blended with cane sugars
• Include certificates of origin for quota eligibility; watch for TRQ (tariff-rate quota) restrictions on sugar content
• Avoid bulk packaging mimicking industrial syrups, as retail-ready form is key to this classification