Jamaican Dairy Rum Balls from China
Rum-infused chocolate dairy balls from Jamaica with >10% milk solids and sugar described in chapter 17 note 8. Entered pursuant to 2106.90.78.00 provisions as qualifying NESOI preparations. The alcohol is minor; classification driven by milk/sugar profile.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
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
• TTB approval needed for rum content; coordinate with FDA for dairy
• Declare exact alcohol by volume to avoid misclassification
• Ensure note 8 eligibility by excluding non-qualifying country blends