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Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 2106.90.97.00
Sugar Coated Gummy Bears
Chewy gummy candies flavored with fruit extracts and coated in a crystallized sugar layer, containing over 10% sugar by dry weight. Classified under HTS 2106.90.97.00 as a food preparation not elsewhere specified, distinct from chocolate confections or pure sugars. The high sugar content triggers the additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17 restriction.
Fruit Flavored Hard Candies
Boiled sugar candies with fruit flavors and over 10% dry weight sugar, molded into individual pieces. Falls under 2106.90.97.00 as nesoi food preparations due to composite nature beyond simple sugars. Excluded from Chapter 17 by virtue of flavoring and processing.
Sugar Dusted Licorice Twists
Twisted licorice candies made from molasses, flour, and sugar, dusted with powdered sugar exceeding 10% dry weight. Classified in 2106.90.97.00 as composite food preparation nesoi, not pure sugar or spice products. The multi-ingredient formula distinguishes it from Chapter 17.
Chocolate Covered Sugar Candies
Sugar centers coated in chocolate containing over 10% dry weight sugar overall. Nesoi under 2106.90.97.00 as compound food prep not qualifying as chocolate per Chapter 18 notes. Composite nature prevents pure confection classification.
Sweetened Energy Chews
Gel-like energy chews with sugar, tapioca syrup, and electrolytes, over 10% sugar dry weight. Food preparation nesoi in 2106.90.97.00, not sports nutrition per Chapter 21 notes or pure sugars. Multi-functional ingredients drive classification.
Sugar Glazed Dried Fruits
Dried apricots or cranberries glazed with sugar syrup, resulting in over 10% dry weight sugar. Classified 2106.90.97.00 nesoi as processed beyond Chapter 20 preserves due to glazing process. Not meeting preserved fruit sugar concentration limits.
Flavored Sugar Cubes
Compressed sugar cubes infused with fruit or coffee flavor, over 10% sugar dry weight. Nesoi food prep 2106.90.97.00 as flavored beyond pure Chapter 17 sugars per exclusion notes. Composite preparation distinguishes classification.
Sweetened Nut Clusters
Clusters of peanuts or almonds bound with sugar syrup, over 10% dry weight sugar. 2106.90.97.00 nesoi as compound prep, not Chapter 20 preserved nuts or Chapter 17 confections. Nut-sugar composite drives heading.
Fruit Roll-Ups
Sheet candy from fruit puree and sugar, over 10% dry weight sugar, rolled for retail. Nesoi 2106.90.97.00 as processed beyond Chapter 8/20 fruit products. Sheet formation and sugar glazing create unique prep.
Sweetened Gumdrops
Gelatin-based gumdrops coated in sugar, exceeding 10% dry weight sugar. Food prep nesoi 2106.90.97.00, distinct from Chapter 17 by gelatin composite. Not pure sugar or starch candy.
Sugar Coated Aniseed Balls
Hard sugar shells around aniseed centers, over 10% dry weight sugar. 2106.90.97.00 nesoi excluding Chapter 9 spices via composite form. Candy processing overrides seed classification.
Sweetened Marzipan Fruits
Almond paste shaped as fruits with sugar dusting, over 10% dry weight sugar. Nesoi 2106.90.97.00 as nut-sugar prep beyond Chapter 20. Not meeting preserved nut criteria.
Sugar Candied Ginger Slices
Ginger root slices crystallized in sugar syrup, over 10% dry weight sugar. 2106.90.97.00 nesoi excluding Chapter 9 via candying process. Composite exceeds spice classification.
Sweetened Toffee Bits
Bite-sized toffee pieces with sugar coating, exceeding 10% dry weight sugar. Food prep nesoi 2106.90.97.00, not butter compounds or pure sugars. Cooked sugar-milk composite.
Fruit-Flavored Lollipops
Hard candy lollipops on sticks with fruit flavors, over 10% sugar dry weight. 2106.90.97.00 nesoi as flavored beyond Chapter 17 plain sugars. Stick retail form supports prep status.