Caramel Nougat Bites

Bite-sized pieces of chewy caramel and aerated nougat made primarily from cooked sugar syrups, without cocoa. Enters under HTS 1704.90.52.00 per General Note 15 for controlled sugar product imports. Nougat's whipped sugar base confirms confectionery status.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.2%+17.5%29.7%
🇲🇽Mexico12.2%+10.0%22.2%
🇨🇦Canada12.2%+10.0%22.2%
🇩🇪Germany12.2%+10.0%22.2%
🇯🇵Japan12.2%+10.0%22.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1704.90.90Higher: 45.4% vs 29.7%

If not pursuant to GN15

Fallback for sugar confections without special entry provisions.

1806.20.75Lower: 27.5% vs 29.7%

If mixed with cocoa and over 10% sugars

Cocoa inclusion moves to sugar confectionery containing cocoa.

2101.20.44Lower: 27.5% vs 29.7%

If syrup-based and for further processing

Blended syrups with sugars classify under extracts of Chapter 21.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document sugar derivation (cane/beet) for raw value calculations under U.S. notes

Avoid sets with chocolate to prevent Chapter 18 shift

Track fiscal year quotas via USDA notices

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