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
9903.03.0110%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
• 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