Caramel Nougat Bites from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
22.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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