Honey Roasted Peanut Candy from Mexico
Sugar-honey coated roasted peanuts with peanut paste binder, in retail pouches. HTS 1704.90.35.20 for peanut butter-containing sweetmeats ready for retail consumption, no cocoa. Honey enhances but sugar dominates classification.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Blend ratios critical; excess honey may push to 1702 syrups if not solid
• Allergen cross-contamination docs needed for peanut declarations
• Confirm <6% non-sugar solids per Heading 1703 exclusion note