Crystalline Rock Sugar Candy from Japan
Large, translucent rock candy crystals grown on strings from supersaturated cane sugar solutions, over 65% dry weight sugar. This HTS 1704.90.68.00 classification fits pure sugar confections without cocoa, aligning with Chapter 17 high-sugar articles. Minimal impurities confirm their status.
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
• Use Treasury raw value calculations (polariscope testing) for quota compliance
• Obtain USDA licenses if substituting for export programs under special notes
• Package as industrial input to dodge retail exemptions in U.S
• Notes