Fruit Jelly Slices from China
Soft, translucent fruit-flavored jelly candies with over 10% dry weight sugars from cane/beets per note 3, classified in 1704.90.78.00 as other sugar confectionery without cocoa. They feature natural fruit purees and are cut into slices.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Test for soluble non-sugar solids to confirm not molasses under heading 1703
• Declare exact sugar sources (cane vs beet) for quota allocation purposes
• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with Chapter 17 quantitative restrictions