Sugar Mint Buttons from Germany
Pressed sugar mint buttons are tiny crystalline disks of mostly sucrose with mint flavor, exceeding 65% sugar by dry weight per chapter note 2. This HTS 1704.90.64.00 applies for imports under additional U.S. note 7's quota regime for high-sugar articles. No cocoa content.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Test for exact sugar polarity; avoid bulk entry without processing intent declaration
• Comply with FDA mint flavor regs to prevent reclassification