Marshmallow Fluff Bites
Puffed sugar confections with gelatin and corn syrup, cut into bite-sized pieces for direct consumption. They qualify for HTS 1704.90.35.90 as other ready-to-eat sugar sweetmeats without cocoa, distinct from spreads or syrups.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in liquid or semi-liquid syrup form for further use
Sugar syrups map to 1702 based on physical state and processability.
If over 65% dry weight sugars and not retail-exempt
Quantitative limits in Note 6 redirect high-sugar items.
If containing starch as primary binder over sugar
Starch-dominant confections shift to Chapter 19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide affidavits confirming not 'blended syrups' per U.S
• Note 4 to stay in 1704
• Test for soluble non-sugar solids; over 6% excludes from related headings
• Ensure child-safe packaging to meet FDA import standards alongside CBP
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Caramel Chews
Individually wrapped soft caramels made predominantly from cooked sugar, milk, and butter, designed for immediate eating. This HTS 1704.90.35.90 covers them as other non-cocoa sugar sweetmeats ready for consumption, emphasizing their confectionery nature over dairy content.
Licorice Twists
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Butterscotch Drops
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