Fruit-Flavored Hard Candies from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

18.5%

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

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

Fruit-Flavored Hard Candies from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2106.90.94.00