Sugar Mint Buttons from Japan
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 — 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
• Test for exact sugar polarity; avoid bulk entry without processing intent declaration
• Comply with FDA mint flavor regs to prevent reclassification