White Chocolate Nougat Bars from China

Chewy nougat bars with sugar syrup, honey, and dairy-based white chocolate coating (no cocoa solids), under HTS 1704.90.58.00. Fits as dairy sugar confectionery since white chocolate here is non-cocoa dairy product per chapter notes. High sugar content with milk powder defines classification.

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

Confirm white chocolate composition excludes cocoa butter/solids via analysis to stay in 1704

FDA prior notice required for dairy sweets; track annual quotas