Butterscotch Discs Hard Candy

Classic butterscotch hard candies, sugar-based with butter flavoring, wrapped individually in retail packs for immediate eating. Under HTS 1704.90.35.50 as other ready-for-consumption sweetmeats without cocoa, put up for retail. Excludes quota-impacted high-sugar articles per U.S. notes.

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.

1702.90.54Lower: 23.5% vs 40.6%

If blended syrup base exceeds limits

Syrup-derived confections under note 4 prohibitions go to other sugar syrups.

2106.90.92Lower: 27.5% vs 40.6%

If over 65% sugar, processable

High-sugar, non-retail items excluded from Chapter 17 per note 2.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify no centrifugation residues to distinguish from raw sugar subheadings

Include lot testing for microbial safety common in candy imports

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