Sugar Mint Buttons from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
22.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Test for exact sugar polarity; avoid bulk entry without processing intent declaration
• Comply with FDA mint flavor regs to prevent reclassification