Canadian Maple Sugar Milk Chews from Japan
Soft chewy candies made with maple sugar and milk powder, containing over 65% dry weight sugar and more than 10% milk solids. This HTS 2106.90.74.00 classification applies to entries pursuant to additional U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 for specialty high-sugar food preparations. Ideal for imported maple-flavored confections meeting quota criteria.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit certificate of analysis proving sugar content exceeds 65% dry weight for note 7 eligibility
• Register entry intent early in quota period to secure allocation under U.S. note 7 provisions
• Avoid common pitfall of insufficient milk solids documentation leading to reclassification