Sugar Coated Gummy Bears from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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