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Trident Original Sugarless Gum

Trident Original Sugarless Gum provides long-lasting fresh breath with a clean mint taste in a sugar-free formula. Under HTS 1704.10.00.00, it is chewing gum by virtue of its gum base composition for chewing, irrespective of sugar content. It is not a syrup, molasses, or cocoa product.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China4%+17.5%21.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico4%+10.0%14%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada4%+10.0%14%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany4%+10.0%14%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan4%+10.0%14%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1701.91.44Higher: 23.5% vs 21.5%

If over 65% sugar solids in syrup form

Liquid gum bases with high sugar may classify as cane/beet sugar syrups under quota.

2106.90.92Higher: 27.5% vs 21.5%

If containing over 10% sugar for retail packaging

Consumer-ready packs with moderate sugar content fall under limited-entry food preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document xylitol content precisely, as it affects sugar quota calculations

β€’ Use HTSUS advisory rulings for sugarless variants to preempt classification disputes

β€’ Comply with FSMA requirements for foreign supplier verification

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