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Caramel Chews from Japan

Individually wrapped soft caramels made predominantly from cooked sugar, milk, and butter, designed for immediate eating. This HTS 1704.90.35.90 covers them as other non-cocoa sugar sweetmeats ready for consumption, emphasizing their confectionery nature over dairy content.

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

Declare exact sucrose percentage via polarimeter testing to avoid raw sugar misclassification

Use tamper-evident packaging documentation to prove retail-ready status

Monitor dairy additives; excess milk solids might prompt reclassification review