Caramel Popcorn with Milk Powder from China
Popcorn coated in caramel sauce enriched with milk powder, exceeding 10% milk solids and sugar limits. HTS 2106.90.80.00 covers this as nesoi snack preparation blending grain, sugar, and dairy.
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
• Document roasting/cooking process to distinguish from simple mixtures
• Test for over 10% dry sugar via AOAC methods for customs verification
• Package labeling must match imported specs to avoid penalties