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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.2%+17.5%29.7%
🇲🇽Mexico12.2%+10.0%22.2%
🇨🇦Canada12.2%+10.0%22.2%
🇩🇪Germany12.2%+10.0%22.2%
🇯🇵Japan12.2%+10.0%22.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1704.90.90Higher: 45.4% vs 29.7%

If exceeding GN15 quota provisions

Non-quota sugar candies default to the residual 'other' category in 1704.90.

2106.90.95Lower: 27.5% vs 29.7%

If blended with over 10% sugars and prepared for consumer marketing

Consumer-packaged sugary articles may move to Chapter 21 under U.S. note exceptions.

1704.90.25Lower: 17.5% vs 29.7%

If formulated as cough drops with menthol or eucalyptol

Medicinal candy drops require specific active ingredients for subheading 1704.90.25.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm entry aligns with GN15 quota allocations by country; provide polarization certificates for sugar content

Avoid molasses residues to stay out of raw sugar headings

Label allergens like artificial colors clearly for FDA import alerts

Related Products 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.

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.