Sugar-Free Menthol Cough Drops from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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