Honey Candied Cashews from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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