Caramel Chews from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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