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

26%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

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