Salted Peanut Chews

Soft sugar chews filled with peanut butter and salted peanuts, retail-packed. Classifies in 1704.90.35.20 for peanut-containing retail confections, no cocoa involved. Salt enhances flavor but doesn't alter sugar confection base.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.6%+35.0%40.6%
🇲🇽Mexico5.6%+10.0%15.6%
🇨🇦Canada5.6%+10.0%15.6%
🇩🇪Germany5.6%+10.0%15.6%
🇯🇵Japan5.6%+10.0%15.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2106.90.44.00Lower: 17.5% vs 40.6%

If chewy with binders

Blended syrup chews may classify as Chapter 21 if processable.

1704.90Same rate: 40.6%

If stuck together clusters

Boiled sugar confections in clusters use different subheading.

1901.90Lower: 16.4% vs 40.6%

If extruded puffs

Puffed sugar-peanut mixes resemble Chapter 19 malt extracts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Salt content irrelevant for classification but note in ingredients

Use binding ruling requests for chew vs. taffy distinctions

FDA prior notice required for all confectionery imports

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