Sugar Pearls for Baking from Mexico
Tiny spherical sugar pearls are crystallized sucrose grains used as cake decorations, exceeding 65% sugar by dry weight per note 2. They enter HTS 1704.90.64.00 pursuant to note 7 provisions despite decoration exception if quota-applicable. Non-cocoa sugar confectionery.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
22.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Distinguish from cake decorations via intended bulk use; test sugar purity
• Quota tracking essential—use USDA portals