Fruit-Flavored Hard Candies
Hard boiled candies with fruit flavors and over 65% sugar by dry weight, prepared from sugar syrups with flavor extracts. Classified in 2106.90.94.00 as NESOI food prep due to flavoring complexity beyond simple sugar products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If simple boiled sugar candies without added flavors or colors
Basic sugar candies without composite elements classify under Chapter 17.
If butter-based compound containing over 65% sugar
Butter compounds have specific subheading within Chapter 21 high-sugar foods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct sugar content testing per US note 2 to Ch. 17 to substantiate >65% threshold
• Ensure packaging complies with child-resistant requirements if marketed to children
• Declare as food preparation, not candy, to avoid higher Chapter 17 duties
Related Products under HTS 2106.90.94.00
Sugar Coated Gummy Bears
Soft gelatin candies coated in a crunchy sugar shell, containing over 65% sugar by dry weight. These qualify under HTS 2106.90.94.00 as food preparations NESOI with high sugar content, distinct from pure confectionery in Chapter 17 due to their composite fruit-flavored gelatin base.
Sugar Mint Chews
Chewy mint candies with crystalline sugar coating exceeding 65% dry weight sugar. Falls under 2106.90.94.00 as other high-sugar food preparations not specifically provided for elsewhere.
Caramel Filled Chocolates
Chocolate pieces with liquid caramel centers, total sugar content over 65% dry weight. NESOI classification in 2106.90.94.00 due to combined chocolate-caramel preparation beyond Chapter 18 chocolate scope.
Sugar Coated Licorice
Twisted licorice ropes coated in granulated sugar, exceeding 65% sugar by dry weight. Classified 2106.90.94.00 as composite candy preparation not purely Chapter 17.
Fruit Jelly Slices with Sugar Dusting
Gelatin fruit slices dusted heavily with sugar, resulting in over 65% dry weight sugar. 2106.90.94.00 applies as prepared fruit-gelatin composite beyond Chapter 20 jams.
Nougat Bites
Soft nougat pieces with nuts and sugar coating, over 65% sugar by dry weight. NESOI food preparation in 2106.90.94.00 due to complex sugar-protein matrix.