Honey Candied Cashews from China
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 — China → United States
24.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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