Caramel Chews
Soft, chewy caramel candies made primarily from boiled sugar and milk solids, no cocoa, in bite-sized pieces for immediate eating. Classifies in HTS 1704.90.35 as other ready sweetmeats.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If requiring cooking before consumption
Non-ready caramels for further processing classify outside ready sweetmeats.
If principally natural honey-based
Honey-dominant caramels fall under honey preparations in Chapter 4.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Differentiate from toffee; soft texture keeps in general 'other' confections
• Include milk content declaration to avoid dairy Chapter 4 confusion
• Monitor for blended syrup traits per note 4 to prevent 2106 shift
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