Fruit-Flavored Jelly Candies from Japan
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 — 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%
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