South African Milk Sugar Drops from Japan
Small sugar drops flavored with milk essence, exceeding 65% sugar and 10% milk solids requirements. Classified in HTS 2106.90.74.00 for products described in U.S. note 7 to chapter 17, enabling quota-based import of specialty confections. This applies to high-sugar milk candies from eligible origins.
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
• Reference specific U.S. note 7 provision on entry paperwork for proper quota accounting
• Conduct sugar content tests using dry weight method specified in tariff notes
• Beware of seasonal quota exhaustion affecting availability mid-year