Orange Slice Gumdrop Candy from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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