Orange Slice Gumdrop Candy from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.5%
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
• Ensure documentation shows no more than 35% non-sugar solids; note 7 entry requires USDA approval
• Test for polarimeter compliance if near sucrose thresholds
• Differentiate from syrup-coated products