Caramel Chews from Japan
Soft caramel candies made from sugar, milk, and butter, without cocoa, offering a chewy texture. This product is under HTS 1704.90.90.00 for miscellaneous sugar confectionery not specified elsewhere in the heading.
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
• Test for sucrose content to avoid confusion with raw sugar subheadings 1701.13 or 1701.14
• Document as finished retail goods to prevent reclass to bulk under blended syrups note 4
• Watch for dairy content labeling to comply with FDA rules alongside HTS classification