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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China10.4%+35.0%45.4%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico10.4%+10.0%20.4%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada10.4%+10.0%20.4%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany10.4%+10.0%20.4%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan10.4%+10.0%20.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1901.20.55Lower: 27.5% vs 45.4%

If over 10% sugar and in forms like puffs or mixes

High-sugar dry forms may shift to Chapter 19 if not purely confectionery.

1704.90.54Lower: 29.7% vs 45.4%

If blended syrups capable of further processing

U.S. note 4 prohibits blended syrup confections in 1704, moving to other headings.

2101.20.44Lower: 27.5% vs 45.4%

If over 65% sugar extracts not retail-ready

Chapter notes exclude processable high-sugar items from sugar confections.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify dry weight sugar under 65% to avoid zero-quota subheadings like 1704.90.64

β€’ Include manufacturing process details to confirm as finished confection, not syrup

β€’ Label for allergen risks like gelatin to speed FDA review