Peanut Butter Fudge Squares from Japan
Sugar fudge squares swirled with peanut butter, cut and boxed for retail. HTS 1704.90.35.20 due to peanut butter in ready-for-consumption sweetmeats, retail put-up without cocoa. Creamy texture fits 'other confections' perfectly.
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
• Fudge vs. caramel rulings common; provide recipe for CBP
• Retail unit size under 1kg typically qualifies 'put up'
• Sugar dry weight calculations mandatory for note 3 exclusions