Rock Candy Sticks from Japan
Crystalline rock candy on sticks is pure sucrose grown into large crystals from supersaturated sugar syrup, far surpassing 65% sugar by dry weight under note 2. It qualifies for HTS 1704.90.64.00 when imported pursuant to additional U.S. note 7's quota provisions for high-sugar confections. No cocoa or other disqualifying ingredients present.
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
• Provide dry weight sugar analysis certificates; monitor USDA quota allocations by country
• Ensure sticks are not considered 'sets' with packaging that could alter classification