Caramel Peanut Patties from Japan
Sugar caramel discs topped with peanuts and peanut paste, packaged in retail boxes. HTS 1704.90.35.20 covers these as other peanut-containing confections ready for consumption, excluding cocoa products. The peanut butter layer qualifies the specific subheading.
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
• Document retail intent with consumer packaging photos; bulk risks 2106 reclass
• Check Additional U.S
• Note 2 exclusions for high-sugar articles to avoid zero quotas
• Polarimeter testing may be required if sugar purity questioned at entry