Hard Candy Drops
Boiled sugar candies in drop form, molded and individually wrapped, with sucrose content over 10% dry weight qualifying under note 3. Enters via 1704.90.74.00 pursuant to quota in additional U.S. note 8 for sugar confectionery.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not subject to note 3 sugar content or quota restrictions
Confectionery without >10% note 3 sugars or retail-exempt uses general 'other' subheading.
If blended with non-sugar ingredients exceeding note 3 limits
Mixtures prepared for further use shift to chapter 21 food preparations.
If over 65% sugars and not retail-ready
Concentrated syrupy sugars not confectionery form go to heading 1701.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit polarity and dry weight sugar analysis to confirm note 3 applicability before quota entry
• Track fiscal year quota usage; note 8 requires USDA approval for allocation
• Label accurately to prevent reclassification; avoid bulk packaging implying further processing
Related Products under HTS 1704.90.74.00
Sugar-Free Gummy Bears
Chewy gummy candies made with sugar alcohols like maltitol instead of sucrose, containing over 10% by dry weight of sugar described in note 3 when calculated per US rules. Classified under 1704.90.74.00 as a sugar confectionery article entered pursuant to additional U.S. note 8 quota provisions for such products.
Fruit-Flavored Lollipops
Sucker candies on sticks made primarily from cooked sugar syrup with fruit flavors, exceeding 10% dry weight sugar per note 3. Classified in 1704.90.74.00 for quota entry under additional U.S. note 8.
Caramel Chews
Soft caramel candies made by cooking sugar with milk and butter, with total sugars over 10% dry weight per note 3 definition. Falls under 1704.90.74.00 for imports pursuant to U.S. note 8 quota provisions.
Taffy Sticks
Pulled sugar taffy in stick form, individually wrapped for retail, containing note 3 sugars over 10% dry weight. Imported under 1704.90.74.00 pursuant to additional U.S. note 8 quantitative limits.
Marshmallow Twists
Aerated sugar-gelatin confections twisted into ropes, with sucrose levels over 10% dry weight under note 3. Classifies in 1704.90.74.00 for note 8 quota entry as sugar confectionery.
Licorice Candies
Sugar-based licorice twists flavored with anise, exceeding 10% dry weight note 3 sugars in retail packs. Enters 1704.90.74.00 under U.S. note 8 provisions for quota-controlled imports.