Peanut Caramel Wafers from China
Wafers layered with caramel and peanut pieces, classified HTS 1905.32.0041 for peanut content in sweet waffles. Prepared beyond Chapter 11 flour/meal as per heading definitions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document caramel as non-dominant to maintain peanut classification focus
• Check for fumigation certs on peanuts to clear APHIS
• Retail packaging helps vs. industrial bulk reclass to parts