Jelly Beans from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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