New Zealand Dairy Toffee Candy from China
Hard toffee candies from New Zealand featuring dairy cream, with over 10% milk solids and sugar content described in U.S. note 8 to chapter 17. Classified under 2106.90.78.00 as qualifying food preparations entered pursuant to note 8 provisions for tariff-rate quota access. The high milk and sugar composition distinguishes it from standard confectionery.
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
• Provide documentation confirming compliance with chapter 17 additional U.S. note 8 for quota eligibility
• Label accurately to reflect milk solids percentage; mislabeling leads to FDA holds
• Monitor aggregate entries under note 3 limits to prevent over-quota duty spikes