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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If over 40% sugar by weight in bulk form
Bulk high-sugar candies have distinct subheadings from retail 'other' products.
If over 10% sugar dry weight, bulk or processable
Note 3 exclusions route non-retail sugary items to Chapter 21.
If syrup-based rather than solid confection
Liquid or semi-liquid sugar forms classify under syrups, not solid confections.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab reports confirming under 93° polarimeter reading to avoid raw sugar classification
• Ensure packaging indicates retail use to qualify under consumer-prepared exceptions in notes
• Check for artificial color approvals to prevent FDA holds during customs
Related Products under HTS 1704.90.90.00
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.
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.
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.