Peanut Nougat Bites from China
Soft nougat confection with peanut butter swirls and whole peanuts, individually wrapped for retail. Classified in 1704.90.35.20 for its peanut butter content in a sugar confectionery base, ready for immediate consumption without cocoa. Meets subheading criteria for retail sweetmeats.
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
• Allergen labeling mandatory; declare peanut content to prevent FDA holds at entry
• Use ISF filings early due to sugar quota scrutiny; monitor USDA announcements
• Differentiate from cough drops (1704.90.25) by confirming no menthol/eucalyptol