Caramel Chews from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
20.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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