Chocolate Licorice Bites from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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