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

22%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

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