Described in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa: > Other: > Other: > Other: > Other: > Articles containing over 65 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17: > Described in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 1704.90.64.00
Hard Candy Lollipops
These lollipops are made primarily from cane sugar boiled to a hard crack stage, containing over 65% sugar by dry weight as required by additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17. They fall under HTS 1704.90.64.00 when entered pursuant to the quantitative provisions of additional U.S. note 7, which imposes strict limits on such high-sugar articles. The product is a simple sugar confectionery without cocoa.
Sugar Candy Drops
Small, individually wrapped sugar drops consist almost entirely of crystallized cane sugar with minimal flavorings, exceeding 65% sugar by dry weight per U.S. note 2. Classified in 1704.90.64.00 for entries under the limited provisions of additional U.S. note 7 due to quota controls on high-sugar imports. This is pure sugar confectionery, not containing cocoa.
Rock Candy Sticks
Crystalline rock candy on sticks is pure sucrose grown into large crystals from supersaturated sugar syrup, far surpassing 65% sugar by dry weight under note 2. It qualifies for HTS 1704.90.64.00 when imported pursuant to additional U.S. note 7's quota provisions for high-sugar confections. No cocoa or other disqualifying ingredients present.
Barley Sugar Candies
Traditional barley sugar candies are translucent hard candies made from boiled sugar syrup with barley water, containing over 65% dry weight sugar as defined in note 2. They are entered under HTS 1704.90.64.00 pursuant to the restrictive provisions of additional U.S. note 7 for quota-controlled imports. Pure sugar-based without cocoa.
Sugar Mint Buttons
Pressed sugar mint buttons are tiny crystalline disks of mostly sucrose with mint flavor, exceeding 65% sugar by dry weight per chapter note 2. This HTS 1704.90.64.00 applies for imports under additional U.S. note 7's quota regime for high-sugar articles. No cocoa content.
Crystallized Ginger in Sugar
Pieces of ginger coated and preserved in heavy sugar syrup then crystallized, resulting in over 65% dry weight sugar coating compliant with note 2. Enters under HTS 1704.90.64.00 when pursuant to additional U.S. note 7 quota limits for such confections. Sugar dominates as principal ingredient.
Fondant Sugar Paste
Smooth fondant paste is a creamy sugar confection made by cooking sugar syrup to soft-ball stage and beating, with over 65% dry weight sugar per note 2. Classified in 1704.90.64.00 for note 7 quota entries as high-sugar sugar confectionery. Lacks cocoa.
Pulled Sugar Decorations
Artisanal pulled sugar forms ribbons and shapes from stretched hot sugar, containing over 65% sucrose by dry weight under note 2. HTS 1704.90.64.00 covers entry under additional U.S. note 7 for quota-restricted high-sugar confections. Decorative sugar candy without cocoa.
Sugar Pearls for Baking
Tiny spherical sugar pearls are crystallized sucrose grains used as cake decorations, exceeding 65% sugar by dry weight per note 2. They enter HTS 1704.90.64.00 pursuant to note 7 provisions despite decoration exception if quota-applicable. Non-cocoa sugar confectionery.
Isomalt Sugar Crystals
Isomalt crystals are a sugar alcohol derived from beet sugar but classified as high-sugar confection when >65% dry weight equivalents under note 2. HTS 1704.90.64.00 for note 7 quota imports as sugar confectionery. Clear, hard crystals without cocoa.