Sugar-Free Fruit Chewing Gum
Chewing gum sweetened with sugar alcohols like xylitol and sorbitol instead of sugar, flavored with natural fruit extracts. Classified under HTS 1704.90.68 as sugar confectionery not containing cocoa or requiring cooking, qualifying for USMCA preferential treatment under general note 11 when meeting note 10(b)(2) origin criteria. The absence of crystalline sucrose places it specifically in this subheading.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing crystalline sucrose
Presence of sugar changes classification within the same sugar confectionery heading
If marketed primarily as breath freshener
Principal use as oral hygiene product shifts to food preparations heading
If US goods returned after processing abroad
USMCA doesn't apply to articles previously exported with drawback
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify USMCA origin documentation per general note 11; ensure product meets note 10(b)(2) criteria with proper certification
• Confirm sugar-free composition via lab analysis to avoid reclassification to sugary gum headings
• Maintain records showing no crystalline sucrose content
Related Products under HTS 9823.10.11
Xylitol Mint Chewing Gum
Dental health chewing gum with xylitol as primary sweetener and natural mint flavoring, designed to promote oral hygiene. Falls under HTS 1704.90.68 for non-cocoa sugar confectionery, eligible for USMCA benefits under 9823.10.11 when sourced from Canada or Mexico meeting note 10(b)(2) requirements.
Sugarless Bubble Gum
Bubble gum sweetened exclusively with polyols (sorbitol/maltitol), no sucrose content, in fruit flavors for children. HTS 1704.90.68 covers this sugar confectionery type, with USMCA preferential entry under 9823.10.11 for qualifying North American production per note 10(b)(2).
Natural Licorice Chews
Soft licorice candies made with licorice extract, sweetened with maltitol syrup, no added sugar. Classified in 1704.90.68 as non-cocoa sugar-free confectionery, qualifies for USMCA treatment under 9823.10.11 when meeting regional value content in note 10(b)(2).
Sugar-Free Hard Candies
Assorted fruit-flavored hard candies sweetened with isomalt and sucralose, individually wrapped. HTS 1704.90.68 applies to these boiled sugar-free confections without cocoa, with USMCA preferential rates under 9823.10.11 for note 10(b)(2) compliant imports.
Polyol Marshmallow Bites
Mini marshmallows made with maltitol and erythritol instead of sugar, for baking and snacking. Under 1704.90.68 as sugar confectionery not requiring cooking, eligible for duty-free USMCA entry via 9823.10.11 when produced under note 10(b)(2) rules.
Erythritol Lollipops
Sugar-free lollipops sweetened entirely with erythritol crystals and stevia, assorted flavors on sticks. Classified 1704.90.68 for non-cocoa sugar-free candy, USMCA eligible under 9823.10.11 per note 10(b)(2) North American production rules.