Orbit Sugar-Free Peppermint Gum from Japan
Orbit Sugar-Free Peppermint Gum offers a refreshing sugarless chewing experience with xylitol for dental health benefits. Classified under HTS 1704.10.00.00 as chewing gum, it maintains the essential gum base and flavor profile despite lacking sucrose. The sugar coating is optional, but the product retains its masticatory purpose.
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
• Confirm artificial sweeteners like xylitol are declared to avoid misclassification as high-sugar products
• Include dental health claims documentation if applicable, as FDA regulates such labeling
• Test for over 10% dry weight sugar-derived content to ensure no TRQ applicability