Caramel Chews from China
Chewy caramel candies made by cooking sugars with dairy, containing over 10% note 3 sugars, under 1704.90.78.00 for non-cocoa confectionery. Individually wrapped for vending machines.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document cooking process to distinguish from syrups under 1702
• Check for blended syrup prohibitions under note 7
• Batch-test dry weight to prevent misclassification penalties