Isomalt Sugar Crystals from Germany
Isomalt crystals are a sugar alcohol derived from beet sugar but classified as high-sugar confection when >65% dry weight equivalents under note 2. HTS 1704.90.64.00 for note 7 quota imports as sugar confectionery. Clear, hard crystals without cocoa.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm raw value via Treasury regs for sugar alcohols; declare processing intent
• Avoid 'sugar-free' claims conflicting with >65% rule