Butterscotch Drops from Japan
Small hard butterscotch candies with over 10% dry weight sugars per note 3, classified 1704.90.78.00 without cocoa. Golden color from browned sugar.
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
• Ensure FDA food safety filings alongside CBP
• Monitor Federal Register for quota modifications
• Batch documentation for dry amorphous form