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%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
• 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