Caramel Chews

Soft caramel candies made by cooking sugar with milk and butter, with total sugars over 10% dry weight per note 3 definition. Falls under 1704.90.74.00 for imports pursuant to U.S. note 8 quota provisions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.2%+17.5%29.7%
🇲🇽Mexico12.2%+10.0%22.2%
🇨🇦Canada12.2%+10.0%22.2%
🇩🇪Germany12.2%+10.0%22.2%
🇯🇵Japan12.2%+10.0%22.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1704.90.64Same rate: 29.7%

If articles over 65% sugars under note 2

Prohibited high-sugar articles use separate tracking subheading.

1806.90.55Lower: 21% vs 29.7%

If cocoa-containing despite white chocolate exclusion

Minimal cocoa pushes to chapter 18 chocolate confections.

2105.00.40Higher: 34.5% vs 29.7%

If ice cream novelties or frozen form

Frozen confectionery shifts to chapter 21 ice preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct independent sugar content testing; discrepancies lead to quota denial

Reference Federal Register notices for current quota status and country allocations

Avoid entries near quota close; delays can push into next period without approval