Fruit Jelly Slices from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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