Sugar-Free Caramels

Soft caramel candies using inulin and polydextrose for sugar replacement, individually wrapped. HTS 1704.90.68 covers these non-cooking required confections, with USMCA benefits under 9823.10.11 for note 10(b)(2) qualifying goods.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

1704.90.90Higher: 45.4% vs 10%

If using lactitol

Different polyol statistical reporting suffix

1905.32.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If milk solids dominant

Milk confection classification if dairy >50%

9802.00.40Same rate: 10%

If substantial transformation abroad

USMCA ineligible if previously drawback claimed

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Import Tips & Compliance

Inulin fiber content requires dietary labeling

Origin records must trace all polyols

Wrapping material excluded from confection weight

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