Caramel Chews from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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