Chocolate Peanut Clusters from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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