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1704.90.25.00 - Cough drops 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty30%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This classification covers "cough drops," which are medicinal lozenges designed for the relief of coughs and sore throats. These items are primarily sugar-based confections, often containing active pharmaceutical ingredients like menthol, eucalyptus oil, or other soothing agents, and are intended for direct consumption. The key characteristic is their dual nature as both a sweet confection and a therapeutic remedy.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 1704.90.35 "Other," is crucial. While both fall under "Other confections or sweetmeats ready for consumption" within sugar confectionery, 1704.90.25 is specifically designated for cough drops. The sibling category would encompass other types of sweet confections that do not possess the medicinal properties and primary intended use of cough drops.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. The classification of cough drops at this level is definitive, focusing on their specific formulation and primary medicinal purpose alongside their confectionery nature. Imported goods fitting this description should be classified here, provided they meet the general criteria for sugar confectionery not containing cocoa, and are presented in a ready-for-consumption format with a primary therapeutic function for throat and cough ailments.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 1704.90.25.00?
HTS code 1704.90.25.00 covers Cough drops under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 17: Sugars and sugar confectionery.
›What products are classified under 1704.90.25.00?
This classification covers Cough drops. It is a subcategory of Other:.
›What is the import duty rate for 1704.90.25.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 1704.90.25.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 30%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 1704.90.25.00?
Imports under HTS 1704.90.25.00 are measured in kg.

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