Hard Candy Lollipops from Mexico
These lollipops are made primarily from cane sugar boiled to a hard crack stage, containing over 65% sugar by dry weight as required by additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17. They fall under HTS 1704.90.64.00 when entered pursuant to the quantitative provisions of additional U.S. note 7, which imposes strict limits on such high-sugar articles. The product is a simple sugar confectionery without cocoa.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
22.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify sugar content exceeds 65% dry weight via lab testing to confirm eligibility; obtain USDA certificates for note 7 quota entry
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring no cocoa addition
• Track quota periods (Oct-Sep) to prevent over-quota seizures