Marshmallow Twists from China
Aerated sugar-gelatin confections twisted into ropes, with sucrose levels over 10% dry weight under note 3. Classifies in 1704.90.74.00 for note 8 quota entry as sugar confectionery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
32.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Test for amorphous structure; crystalline forms may shift classification
• Include polarity readings if near sucrose thresholds
• Separate from cake decorations to avoid note 3 exceptions