Caramel Toffee with Cream

Chewy caramel toffee candies incorporating dairy cream and sugar, falling under HTS 1704.90.58.00 for non-cocoa sugar confections with dairy per Chapter 4 note 1. The boiled sugar base with milk derivatives defines it as dairy sugar confectionery. It is distinguished from plain caramels by qualifying dairy content.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China10.4%+17.5%27.9%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico10.4%+10.0%20.4%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada10.4%+10.0%20.4%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany10.4%+10.0%20.4%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan10.4%+10.0%20.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

1704.90Same rate: 27.9%

If not qualifying as dairy under Chapter 4 note 1

Non-dairy or differently composed caramels go to the general non-dairy 'other' confectionery.

2106.90.95Lower: 27.5% vs 27.9%

If articles over 10% sugar, retail-ready in identical form

Consumer-packaged items may exclude from Chapter 17 per U.S. note 3(a) into preparations.

1702.90.90Higher: 40.1% vs 27.9%

If syrupy or liquid form exceeding crystallization

Liquid sugar confections shift to Chapter 17 heading 1702 for syrups/molasses.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document dairy sourcing and composition to confirm Chapter 4 note 1 applicability; test for sucrose levels

β€’ Ensure packaging labels dairy presence for FDA compliance; monitor for blended syrup exclusions