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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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