Hard Candy Drops from Germany
Boiled sugar candies in drop form, molded and individually wrapped, with sucrose content over 10% dry weight qualifying under note 3. Enters via 1704.90.74.00 pursuant to quota in additional U.S. note 8 for sugar confectionery.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit polarity and dry weight sugar analysis to confirm note 3 applicability before quota entry
• Track fiscal year quota usage; note 8 requires USDA approval for allocation
• Label accurately to prevent reclassification; avoid bulk packaging implying further processing