Caramel Milk Toffees from China
Chewy toffees featuring caramel flavor with significant milk solids (>10%) and high sugar content (>65% dry weight). Classified in 2106.90.76.00 as other food preparations due to milk and sugar composition excluding it from candy-specific headings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
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
• Provide certificates of analysis proving milk solids and sugar ratios to Customs
• Avoid packaging that suggests 'candy' status which could trigger Chapter 17 scrutiny
• Monitor for quota restrictions if misclassified under sugar products