Diabetic-Friendly Caramels

Soft caramel chews sweetened with maltitol syrup and aspartame, no sugar added. Under HTS 2106.90.9985 as confectionery using synthetic sweetening agents. Chewy texture maintained without glycemic impact.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+7.5%13.9%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%6.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%6.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%6.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%6.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1704.90Higher: 20.4% vs 13.9%

If using sugar alcohols as primary but with trace sugar

Dairy-based sugar candies remain in Chapter 17 even with artificial sweetener blends.

1901.90Higher: 16.4% vs 13.9%

If containing flour as thickener base

Flour-containing food preps classify under Chapter 19 regardless of sweeteners.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include diabetic exchange calculations on labels per FDA voluntary guidelines

Certify sugar alcohols separately as they impact nutrition facts panels

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