Sugar Coated Nougat Bites from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
20.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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