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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| π²π½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π¨π¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π©πͺGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π―π΅Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If menthol below 5 mg per dose
Fails specific cough drop criteria, treated as general other sugar sweetmeats.
If primarily dental or oral hygiene product
Dentifrices or breath fresheners shift to Chapter 33 for oral care preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Document menthol concentration via FDA-compliant lab reports
β’ Check for over 65% sugar dry weight to avoid Chapter 17 quota bans
β’ Use child-resistant packaging if claimed to prevent misclassification
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