Hard Candy Mints
Assorted fruit-flavored hard candies made primarily from sugar, corn syrup, and natural flavors, without any cocoa content. These fall under HTS 1704.90.90.00 as sugar confectionery that doesn't fit specific subcategories like chewing gum, cough drops, or compressed tablets, classified as 'other' sugar-based sweets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing menthol or eucalyptol at minimum 5 mg per dose
Qualifies as cough drops under specific subheading requirements for medicated sugar candies.
If over 10% sugar by dry weight and not prepared for retail in imported form
Food preparations with sugar exceeding note thresholds shift to Chapter 21 for compound products.
If in bulk packaging over 40% sugar by weight, not for retail
High-sugar bulk candies fall under separate subheading for non-retail forms per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify sugar content does not exceed limits in Additional U.S
• Note 3 to avoid quota restrictions on high-sugar articles
• Provide detailed ingredient lists and polarity tests if required to confirm classification outside raw sugar headings
• Label products clearly for retail sale to prevent reclassification as bulk ingredients under blended syrups notes
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Fruit-Flavored Gummy Bears
Soft, chewy gummy candies shaped like bears, composed mainly of sugar, gelatin, and fruit flavors, excluding cocoa. Classified in HTS 1704.90.90.00 as other sugar confectionery not matching gum, drops, or tablet categories.
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.
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.