Sugar Coated Gummy Bears from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify dry weight sugar content exceeds 65% via lab analysis to confirm Chapter 21 classification over Chapter 17
• Include detailed ingredient lists and nutritional panels on labels to meet FDA food import requirements
• Avoid misclassification as Chapter 17 candies by documenting composite preparation process