Fruit Jelly Slices from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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