Milk Fudge Squares from Mexico
Creamy milk fudge cut into squares, with cane sugar comprising over 10% dry weight and significant dairy. Under HTS 1704.90.54.00 as other non-cocoa sugar confectionery pursuant to chapter 4 additional U.S. note 10. The evaporated milk base confirms dairy status.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
22.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Lab test for dry weight sugar/dairy; secure quota allocation pre-entry
• Pitfall: Amorphous form may challenge 'crystalline' exclusions—document structure
• Use FDA prior notice for confections