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.

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 outside General Note 15 quotas

Standard non-quota confections go to the broader 'other' provision.

2106.90.78Lower: 27.5% vs 29.7%

If over 10% sugars in consumer-ready packages

Retail sugary articles may classify under Chapter 21 quantitative limits.

1704.90.10Lower: 22% vs 29.7%

If

Sugar tablets or panned goods have dedicated subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lab analysis for dry weight sugar content to dodge U.S. note exclusions

Ensure GN15 country allocations match origin

Use bonded warehouses for quota timing flexibility

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