Sugar-Free Gummy Bears from Mexico

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.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

22.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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

Import Tips

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

Sugar-Free Gummy Bears from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1704.90.52.00