Sugar-Free Gummy Bears from Japan

Chewy gummy candies made with sugar alcohols like maltitol instead of sucrose, ready for immediate consumption without cocoa. Classified under HTS 1704.90.35 as sugar confectionery (sweetmeats) not containing cocoa, distinct from chocolate products in 1806. These are fruit-flavored bears suitable for low-sugar diets.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Verify sugar content does not exceed 10% by dry weight if potentially subject to additional U.S. note 3 quotas; provide lab analysis certificates

• Include detailed ingredient lists and polarity tests to confirm non-cane sugar base and avoid raw sugar quotas under 1701

• Label as 'sugar-free' accurately to prevent reclassification as standard sugar candy; check for menthol if cough drop-like