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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If waffles or similar biscuit forms
Baked goods with sugar use heading 1905, not pure candy.
If below note 3 sugar threshold
General other confections without quota sugar limits.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for amorphous structure; crystalline forms may shift classification
• Include polarity readings if near sucrose thresholds
• Separate from cake decorations to avoid note 3 exceptions
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.
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.
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.
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.