Halls Menthol Cough Drops
Hard candy cough drops flavored with menthol, designed to soothe sore throats and suppress coughs. Classified under HTS 1704.90.25.00 as cough drops because they contain at least 5 mg per dose of menthol and are sugar-based confections ready for consumption without further processing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If eucalyptol-based instead of menthol
Cough drops with eucalyptol meet the same 5 mg/dose threshold but fall under the specific eucalyptol subheading.
If medicated beyond simple cough relief or pharmaceutical-grade
Products with active medicinal ingredients exceeding confectionery scope shift to Chapter 21 for food preparations.
If failing the 5 mg menthol/eucalyptol minimum
Insufficient active ingredient per dose reclassifies as other sugar confections or sweetmeats ready for consumption.
Not sure which classification is right?
Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify each drop contains minimum 5 mg menthol or eucalyptol per subheading 1704.90.25 note; provide lab analysis certificates
• Watch for sugar content quotas in Chapter 17 notes
• Label accurately to avoid reclassification as general candy
Related Products under HTS 1704.90.25.00
Ricola Honey Lemon Cough Drops
Herbal hard candies with menthol, honey, and lemon for throat relief. Falls under HTS 1704.90.25.00 due to menthol content meeting the 5 mg per dose requirement for cough drops as sugar confectionery.
Luden's Wild Cherry Cough Drops
Fruit-flavored hard cough drops with menthol for cough suppression. Classified in HTS 1704.90.25.00 as they qualify as cough drops with the required menthol dosage in a ready-to-eat sugar base.
Fisherman's Friend Original Extra Strong Cough Drops
Intensely mentholated lozenges for intense throat soothing. HTS 1704.90.25.00 applies as sugar-based cough drops exceeding the 5 mg menthol per dose threshold.
Vicks VapoDrops Menthol Cough Drops
Vapor-action cough drops with menthol for respiratory relief. Meets HTS 1704.90.25.00 as qualifying cough drops in sugar confectionery form with adequate menthol content.
Cepacol Menthol Cough Drops
Strong menthol drops for sore throat and cough relief in a hard candy format. Classified under HTS 1704.90.25.00 for cough drops meeting the menthol minimum per dose.
Menthol Eucalyptus Cough Drops
Dual-active cough drops combining menthol and eucalyptol in sugar base. Qualifies for HTS 1704.90.25.00 via the combination allowance in the subheading note.