Sugar-Free Gummy Bears
These chewy gummy candies are made with sugar alcohols instead of cane or beet sugars, but contain over 10% by dry weight of other sugars described in note 3, classifying them under 1704.90.78.00 as sugar confectionery not containing cocoa. They are fruit-flavored and designed for retail sale.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing less than 10% by dry weight of sugars per note 3
Lower sugar content moves it out of the restricted note 3 category into general sugar confectionery.
If prepared for retail sale in identical imported packaging and not principally crystalline
Note 3 exception (a) excludes consumer-ready packs from Chapter 17 quotas, shifting to Chapter 21.
If sold as sweetmeat in small retail packages
Certain small-pack candy may classify under Chapter 19 for specific retail presentations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify sugar content does not exceed Chapter 17 quota limits; obtain certificates if near thresholds
• Provide detailed lab analysis of dry weight sugar composition to confirm classification under note 3
• Label products accurately to avoid reclassification as quota-exempt consumer packs
Related Products under HTS 1704.90.78.00
Hard Candy Lollipops
These crystalline lollipops are boiled sugar candies on sticks, containing over 10% by dry weight of cane sugars per note 3, falling under 1704.90.78.00 for non-cocoa sugar confectionery. Flavors include cherry and lemon for individual retail sale.
Fruit Jelly Slices
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.
Caramel Chews
Chewy caramel candies made by cooking sugars with dairy, containing over 10% note 3 sugars, under 1704.90.78.00 for non-cocoa confectionery. Individually wrapped for vending machines.
Marshmallow Twists
Aerated sugar candies twisted into ropes, with over 10% dry weight cane sugars per note 3, in 1704.90.78.00 as other sugar confectionery. Made with gelatin and corn syrup base.
Licorice Strands
Chewy black licorice made from boiled sugars and molasses, over 10% note 3 sugars, classified 1704.90.78.00 without cocoa. Traditional anise flavor in long strands.
Toffee Brittle
Crunchy toffee sheets broken into pieces, containing over 10% dry weight sugars from beets per note 3, under 1704.90.78.00. Butter and sugar boiled to hard crack stage.