Milk Chocolate Fudge Bites from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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