Caramel Chews from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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