Hubba Bubba Grape Bubble Gum from Japan
Hubba Bubba Grape Bubble Gum is a chunky, sugar-coated gum perfect for big bubbles with authentic grape taste. HTS 1704.10.00.00 covers it as chewing gum formulated for bubble production via its elastic base. It excludes cocoa and focuses on masticatory function.
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
• Declare artificial colors and flavors explicitly to avoid FDA holds
• Separate bubble gum from regular gum in shipments for accurate statistical reporting
• Confirm no over 10% dry weight sugar triggering note 3 restrictions