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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not entered pursuant to General Note 15
Products outside GN15 quota provisions fall into the general 'other' subheading for sugar confectionery.
If containing over 65% sugars by dry weight and for further processing
High-sugar content processed food preparations shift to Chapter 21 if not retail-ready.
If sold as sweetware in bulk without individual retail packaging
Bulk candy without consumer packaging may classify as soft sweets under heading 1905.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify sucrose content is below 10% by dry weight to avoid reclassification; obtain certificates under General Note 15 for quota eligibility
• Ensure labeling distinguishes sugar substitutes to prevent FDA scrutiny
• Watch aggregate quota limits to avoid over-entry penalties
Related Products under HTS 1704.90.52.00
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.