Hard Candy Mints from Japan

Assorted fruit-flavored hard candies made primarily from sugar, corn syrup, and natural flavors, without any cocoa content. These fall under HTS 1704.90.90.00 as sugar confectionery that doesn't fit specific subcategories like chewing gum, cough drops, or compressed tablets, classified as 'other' sugar-based sweets.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify sugar content does not exceed limits in Additional U.S

• Note 3 to avoid quota restrictions on high-sugar articles

• Provide detailed ingredient lists and polarity tests if required to confirm classification outside raw sugar headings

• Label products clearly for retail sale to prevent reclassification as bulk ingredients under blended syrups notes