Fruit-Flavored Jelly Candies from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for sucrose polarity to confirm >93° if near raw sugar thresholds; secure GN15 licenses early
• Package for retail to avoid bulk reclassification
• Monitor annual quotas to time shipments effectively