Sugar-Free Menthol Cough Drops from China
Low-sugar alternative cough drops with menthol, using sugar alcohols. Still under HTS 1704.90.25.00 if sucrose-derived sugars meet cough drop criteria despite 'sugar-free' labeling.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Dry weight sugar analysis critical for Chapter 17 notes
• Distinguish from polyols in 1704 exclusions
• Label 'sugar-free' carefully to prevent pharma shift