Caramel Milk Toffees from Japan
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 — 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
• 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