Milk Dulce de Leche Candies
Hard candies flavored with dulce de leche (caramelized milk), classified as HTS 1704.90.58.00 dairy sugar confectionery without cocoa. Dairy from condensed milk qualifies under Chapter 4 notes. Sugar-dominant with creamy dairy profile.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If below dairy threshold
Residual subheading for unqualified confections.
If predominantly milk product
If essential character is dairy over sugar, may go to Chapter 4.
If blended syrup type
Processable syrups excluded per note 4 to blended syrups.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify milk origin and processing to validate dairy status
• Check for Additional U.S
• Note 5 prohibitions on certain dairy sugars
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