York Peppermint Patty with Peanuts from China

Dark chocolate-coated peppermint center with added peanuts, under HTS 1806.90.90.11 for peanut inclusion in cocoa confectionery. Peanuts provide crunch in this hybrid candy.

Duty Rate — China → United States

23.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

Cross-check against statistical note for kg cmsc if any milk solids present

Use automated HTS lookup tools but confirm with customs ruling requests

Insure against rejection due to undeclared allergens in multi-ingredient candies