Hard Candy Lollipops from China

These are boiled sugar candies formed into lollipops on sticks, ready for immediate consumption without further preparation. They consist primarily of sugar with flavorings and colors, fitting under HTS 1704.90.35.90 as sugar confectionery not containing cocoa, specifically other confections or sweetmeats ready for consumption. The high sugar content and retail-ready packaging distinguish them from syrups or processed sugars.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40.6%

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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify sugar content does not exceed 10% by dry weight thresholds in Additional U.S

Note 3 to avoid quota restrictions

Provide lab analysis certificates confirming no cocoa content and polarimeter readings for sucrose to support classification

Label products clearly with ingredients and country of origin to prevent misclassification as retail-prepared goods under note exceptions