Fruit Jelly Slices from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
20.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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