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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document as unfinished for cake use to skirt retail packaging exclusions; get polarity certs
• Fragile nature risks damage claims—insure properly