Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa: > Other: > Other: > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 1704.90.52.00
Sugar-Free Gummy Bears
Chewy gummy candies made with sugar alcohols like maltitol instead of sucrose, flavored with fruit extracts and gelatin. Classified under HTS 1704.90.52.00 as sugar confectionery not containing cocoa, entered pursuant to General Note 15 provisions for quota-limited imports. These are distinct from regular sugary gummies due to their sugar-free formulation.
Hard Candy Lollipops
Solid, boiled sugar candies on sticks, flavored with fruit or mint essences and molded into shapes. Falls under HTS 1704.90.52.00 for non-cocoa sugar confectionery imported under General Note 15 textile and apparel provisions, though typically applied via sugar quotas. Primarily composed of sugar syrup cooked to hard crack stage.
Fruit-Flavored Jelly Candies
Gelatin-based jelly sweets in assorted fruit flavors, dusted with sugar, not containing cocoa. Imported under HTS 1704.90.52.00 pursuant to General Note 15, which governs quota-restricted sugar confectionery entries. High sucrose content from boiled syrup distinguishes them as true sugar confections.
Sugar Mint Chews
Soft, chewy mint-flavored candies made from sugar, corn syrup, and peppermint oil. Classified in HTS 1704.90.52.00 as other sugar confectionery under General Note 15 import provisions. Excludes medicinal forms, focusing on purely confectionery use.
Caramel Nougat Bites
Bite-sized pieces of chewy caramel and aerated nougat made primarily from cooked sugar syrups, without cocoa. Enters under HTS 1704.90.52.00 per General Note 15 for controlled sugar product imports. Nougat's whipped sugar base confirms confectionery status.
Licorice Twists
Twisted ropes of chewy black licorice flavored with anise and colored with sugar syrup. HTS 1704.90.52.00 applies for GN15 entries of this non-cocoa sugar confectionery. Primarily sugar-based despite flavor profile.
Marshmallow Fluff Bites
Aerated sugar candies resembling cut marshmallow pieces, whipped from sugar and gelatin. Under HTS 1704.90.52.00 for GN15 sugar confectionery imports without cocoa. High whipped sugar content defines classification.
Toffee Brittle Pieces
Crunchy toffee shards made by boiling sugar with butter to brittle stage, broken into pieces. HTS 1704.90.52.00 for GN15 entry as cocoa-free sugar confectionery. Boiled sugar matrix is principal component.
Sugar-Coated Anise Drops
Small, hard anise-flavored sugar drops panned and coated with additional sugar crystals. Classified under HTS 1704.90.52.00 pursuant to General Note 15 for sugar confections. Panning process builds sugar layers.
Fruit Roll-Ups Candy
Thin, rolled sheets of fruit-flavored sugar paste dried into chewy strips. HTS 1704.90.52.00 applies for GN15 imports of this non-cocoa sugar confectionery. Sugar paste base with fruit puree.