Crystalline Rock Sugar Candy from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
20.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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