Halls Defense Vitamin C Cough Drops from Germany
Hard candy cough drops artificially sweetened with sorbitol and xylitol, containing menthol and vitamin C for throat soothing. Classified under HTS 2106.90.39.00 as artificially sweetened cough drops, which are food preparations designed to relieve cough and sore throat symptoms. They fall into this category rather than medicinal products due to their candy-like composition.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify artificial sweetener content exceeds natural sugars to qualify under 2106.90.39.00; provide lab analysis if challenged by CBP
• Include FDA prior notice and ensure ingredient labeling complies with 21 CFR for imported cough drops
• Avoid misclassification as sugar confectionery (1704) by documenting soothing claims without therapeutic positioning