Caramel Chews
Soft caramel candies made from sugar, milk, and butter, without cocoa, offering a chewy texture. This product is under HTS 1704.90.90.00 for miscellaneous sugar confectionery not specified elsewhere in the heading.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If boiled sweets like traditional caramels or toffees
Specific subcategory for boiled sugar candies separates from general 'other' confections.
If over 10% sugar, not in retail form as imported
U.S. note 3 pushes non-retail sugar articles to Chapter 21 preparations.
If containing cocoa even in small amounts
Any cocoa presence shifts entire heading to Chapter 18 chocolate confections.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for sucrose content to avoid confusion with raw sugar subheadings 1701.13 or 1701.14
• Document as finished retail goods to prevent reclass to bulk under blended syrups note 4
• Watch for dairy content labeling to comply with FDA rules alongside HTS classification
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Fruit-Flavored Gummy Bears
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Jelly Beans
Colorful, sugar-coated jelly beans with fruit flavors, primarily sugar and pectin-based, no cocoa. Falls into HTS 1704.90.90.00 as other sugar confectionery outside gum, drops, or tablets.
Marshmallow Twists
Twisted marshmallow candies made from sugar, corn syrup, and gelatin, without cocoa. Classified under HTS 1704.90.90.00 for sugar confectionery not fitting other specific subheadings.
Licorice Twists
Chewy black licorice candies flavored with anise and made from sugar and molasses, no cocoa. This is covered by HTS 1704.90.90.00 as other sugar-based confections.
Sugar Lollipops
Hard candy lollipops on sticks, primarily sugar and flavorings, excluding cocoa. HTS 1704.90.90.00 applies to these as unspecified sugar confectionery.