Chocolate Peanut Clusters from China
Clusters of roasted peanuts coated in a sugar-based chocolate-like coating, packaged for retail sale. Falls under HTS 1704.90.35.20 due to peanut content and classification as non-cocoa sugar confectionery ready for consumption. The peanut paste binding ensures specific subheading placement.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Confirm 'no cocoa' status with polarity tests if challenged; cocoa presence triggers higher Chapter 18 duties
• Include Certificate of Analysis for peanut butter/paste percentage to justify 1704.90.35.20 classification
• Watch for TRQ limits on sugar content; overages may require alternative entry under penalty rates