Pulled Sugar Decorations from Japan
Artisanal pulled sugar forms ribbons and shapes from stretched hot sugar, containing over 65% sucrose by dry weight under note 2. HTS 1704.90.64.00 covers entry under additional U.S. note 7 for quota-restricted high-sugar confections. Decorative sugar candy without cocoa.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document as unfinished for cake use to skirt retail packaging exclusions; get polarity certs
• Fragile nature risks damage claims—insure properly