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Sour Patch Kids

Sour-then-sweet gelatin candies shaped like kids, over 10% note 3 sugars, classified 1704.90.78.00. Coated in citric acid and sugar crystals.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10.4%+17.5%27.9%
🇲🇽Mexico10.4%+10.0%20.4%
🇨🇦Canada10.4%+10.0%20.4%
🇩🇪Germany10.4%+10.0%20.4%
🇯🇵Japan10.4%+10.0%20.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1704.90.90Higher: 45.4% vs 27.9%

If <10% sugar content

Outside restricted category.

2106.90.95Lower: 27.5% vs 27.9%

If identical consumer packaging

Note 3(a) retail exemption.

2009.89.70Lower: 25% vs 27.9%

If primarily fruit-based

Dominant fruit juice to Chapter 20.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify not cough drop with menthol per 1704.90.25

• Retail vs bulk packing critical

• Monitor Mexico exclusion notes

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