Lemon Drops Sugar Candy
Classic lemon drops are crystalline sugar candies with citric acid flavoring, boasting over 65% dry weight sugar from cane or beets in solid form. Classified in HTS 1701.91.44.00 due to added flavoring and compliance with U.S. note 7 for quota-controlled high-sugar imports. They differ from syrups or low-sugar mixes by their high purity and solid structure.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing added coloring but not under note 7
Colored high-sugar articles go to separate subheading without note 7 quota entry.
If sold as sweetmeats in retail packs under 65% sugar
Retail-ready lower-sugar candies classify as articles of Chapter 19, not pure sugars.
If in liquid or semi-liquid form
Non-solid forms shift to other sugars/syrups, excluding solid flavored criteria.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide polarimeter readings and sucrose analysis to confirm >65% sugar; secure note 7 entry license
• Label flavor origin to prevent mixing with Chapter 21 items
• Beware zero quota for non-designated origins per note 7
Related Products under HTS 1701.91.44.00
Strawberry Flavored Hard Candy
These hard candies are made primarily from cane sugar with strawberry flavoring and less than 35% dry weight of non-sugar ingredients, exceeding 65% sugar content overall. They fall under HTS 1701.91.44.00 as flavored sugar articles described in additional U.S. note 7, subject to specific quota provisions for high-sugar content imports. The solid form and added flavoring qualify them distinctly from unflavored sugars.
Cherry Flavored Rock Candy
Rock candy sticks or pieces infused with cherry flavoring, composed of over 65% dry weight crystalline sucrose in solid form from beet sugar. HTS 1701.91.44.00 applies as a high-sugar flavored article under U.S. note 7 provisions for controlled imports. The added flavor distinguishes it from plain cane/beet sugars.
Orange Slice Gumdrop Candy
Soft gumdrop-style candies shaped like orange slices, primarily cane sugar (>65% dry weight) with fruit flavoring in solid form. Fits HTS 1701.91.44.00 for flavored high-sugar articles entered per U.S. note 7 quota rules. High sucrose content and minimal fillers align with chapter definitions.
Root Beer Barrel Hard Candy
Barrel-shaped hard candies flavored with root beer essence, exceeding 65% dry weight sugar from chemically pure sucrose in solid crystalline form. HTS 1701.91.44.00 covers these as note 7 quota items with added flavoring. Excludes low-sugar or liquid preparations per chapter notes.
Blue Raspberry Flavored Sugar Drops
Small sugar drops with blue raspberry flavor and coloring, over 65% dry weight cane sugar in solid form. Classified under HTS 1701.91.44.00 as flavored high-sugar article per U.S. note 7 for quota entry. Meets criteria for minimal non-sugar residues.
Watermelon Flavored Crystalline Candy
Crystalline candies mimicking watermelon flavor, primarily beet sugar (>65% dry weight) with added flavor in solid form. HTS 1701.91.44.00 for note 7 high-sugar flavored imports. Distinguishes from blended syrups or retail preps per U.S. notes.