Hard Candy Drops from Japan
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 — 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
• 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