Hard Candy Lollipops from Japan
These crystalline lollipops are boiled sugar candies on sticks, containing over 10% by dry weight of cane sugars per note 3, falling under 1704.90.78.00 for non-cocoa sugar confectionery. Flavors include cherry and lemon for individual retail sale.
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
• Monitor aggregate quota entries under note 5 to avoid over-quota duties
• Include polarity tests and sugar origin certificates for raw value calculations
• Avoid bulk packaging that could trigger blended syrup reclassification