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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If consisting predominantly of sugar without chewy starch base
Pure sugar confectionery without significant other food prep elements falls under Chapter 17 as sugar confectionery.
If fruit-based preserves or jams in candy form
Fruit preserves exceeding 13-30% sugar by weight shift to Chapter 20 headings for preserved fruits.
If butterfat content exceeds 10% by weight
Cream/butter-containing compounds over 10% butterfat are excluded to specific dairy prep subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify dry weight sugar content exceeds 10% via lab analysis to confirm classification; obtain sugar quota clearance under Ch17 note 3
• Label ingredients accurately to avoid reclassification as Chapter 17 sugars
• Watch for contamination that could shift to Chapter 21 meat-containing preps
Related Products under HTS 2106.90.97.00
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.