Caramel Toffee with Cream from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Document dairy sourcing and composition to confirm Chapter 4 note 1 applicability; test for sucrose levels
• Ensure packaging labels dairy presence for FDA compliance; monitor for blended syrup exclusions