Milk Chocolate Fudge Bites

Soft, creamy fudge bites made with milk solids, sugar, and flavorings, classified under HTS 1704.90.58.00 as sugar confectionery containing dairy but no cocoa. The high sugar content and dairy components like milk powder place it in this category for non-cocoa sweets. It meets the criteria for 'other' dairy-containing sugar confections beyond basic types.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10.4%+17.5%27.9%
🇲🇽Mexico10.4%+10.0%20.4%
🇨🇦Canada10.4%+10.0%20.4%
🇩🇪Germany10.4%+10.0%20.4%
🇯🇵Japan10.4%+10.0%20.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

1704.90.90.00Higher: 45.4% vs 27.9%

If dairy content does not match Chapter 4 note 1 definitions

Products without specific dairy qualifying under note 1 to chapter 4 shift to the general 'other' sugar confectionery subheading.

2106.90.74Lower: 27.5% vs 27.9%

If containing over 65% sugars by dry weight and for further processing

High-sugar content articles not retail-ready may fall under food preparations if capable of further mixing per U.S. note exclusions.

1901.90.67Lower: 27.5% vs 27.9%

If in dry amorphous form prepared for ultimate consumer

Retail-packaged high-sugar dairy items might classify as food preparations excluding Chapter 17 under U.S. note 3(a).

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify dairy content exceeds general note thresholds and ensure no cocoa to avoid reclassification; provide lab analysis for sugar/dairy ratios

Comply with FDA labeling for milk allergens and sugar content; check Chapter 17 quota notes for dairy sugar products

Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as non-dairy—inspect for Additional U.S

Note 3 exclusions on high-sugar articles