Chocolate Covered Marshmallows from Mexico
Soft marshmallows enrobed in milk chocolate, containing over 65% sugar by dry weight. Classified under HTS 1806.90.49 as a chocolate food preparation with high sugar content per chapter note to heading 1806. Not qualifying as retail candy under exclusions.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify sugar content exceeds 65% dry weight via lab analysis to confirm classification
• Provide detailed ingredient breakdown; avoid exceeding low butterfat quota if applicable
• Label as 'food preparation containing cocoa' to distinguish from pure chocolate