Caramel Chews from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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