Fruit-Flavored Lollipops from Japan
Sucker-style hard candies on sticks with natural fruit flavors, no cocoa, packaged for immediate retail consumption. Under HTS 1704.90.35 as other ready-for-consumption sugar sweetmeats, separate from cocoa products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm stick inclusion doesn't qualify as toy; pure confection stays in 1704
• Document sugar source (not raw cane under quota) with supplier affidavits
• Avoid over 65% sugar labeling if bulk for processing to prevent quota zero subheadings