Jelly Beans from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
20.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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