Chocolate Licorice Bites from China
Licorice-flavored candies coated in chocolate, with over 65% dry weight sugar and entered via HTS 1806.90.45.00 under chapter 17 note 7. As sugar confectionery containing cocoa, it fits quota-controlled imports.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Ensure sugar content exceeds 65% via third-party testing to qualify for this specific provision
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as retail candy, which could trigger different butterfat limits
• Prepare for CBP scrutiny on cocoa versus sugar primacy in high-sugar confections