Sugar-Free Gummy Bears from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
20.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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