Milk Dulce de Leche Candies from Japan
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.
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
• Certify milk origin and processing to validate dairy status
• Check for Additional U.S
• Note 5 prohibitions on certain dairy sugars