Ricola Honey Lemon Cough Drops from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Submit polarity tests if sugar content nears quota limits from Chapter 17 notes
• Ensure herbal ingredients don't trigger pesticide residue checks
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests further processing