Sugar Coated Nougat Bites from China
Soft nougat centers encased in crystalline sugar shell, totaling over 65% dry weight sugar from cane. HTS 1704.90.68.00 covers these as other high-sugar non-cocoa confections per Chapter notes. Egg white and honey are minor to sugar dominance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Dry weight calculations exclude moisture; lab certs essential for audits
• No Mexico origin under certain quotas per U.S
• Notes
• Specify 'capable of further processing' if applicable for Note exemptions