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1704 — Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa
Chapter 17: Sugars and sugar confectionery
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 1704 when importing sugar confectionery that does not contain cocoa, such as a shipment of sugar-coated chewing gum or white chocolate bars. This heading is essential for distinguishing between products that fall under this category and those that contain cocoa.
When deciding between HS-6 170410 and HS-6 170490, consider the product type. If your shipment includes chewing gum, whether sugar-coated or not, it falls under 170410. For all other sugar confectionery items, including white chocolate without cocoa, use 170490.
If your product is a unique confectionery that combines sugar with other ingredients but does not include cocoa, you will likely classify it under HS-6 170490. This includes items like sugar lollipops or fruit-flavored candies. Ensure to check the specific ingredients to avoid misclassification.
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HS-4 1704 · sugar confectionery · chewing gum classification · white chocolate import · sugar-coated gum · non-cocoa sweets · HS-6 170410 · HS-6 170490 · import sugar candies · sugar confectionery regulations
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Sugar-coated chewing gum (HS-6 170410)
- Sugar lollipops without cocoa (HS-6 170490)
- White chocolate bars (HS-6 170490)
- Fruit-flavored chewy candies (HS-6 170490)
- Bubble gum (HS-6 170410)
- Sugar-free confectionery (HS-6 170490)
Common questions
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How to classify sugar confectionery?
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Is white chocolate included in HS-4 1704?
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What are the subheadings under HS-4 1704?
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How to import sugar confectionery?
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What products fall under HS-6 170490?
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sugar confectionery not containing cocoa
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difference between HS-6 170410 and 170490
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importing chewing gum regulations
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sugar-coated candy classification
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white chocolate import requirements
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how to classify non-cocoa sweets
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sugar confectionery product examples
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guidelines for sugar confectionery import
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Questions & answers
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- What is included in HS-4 1704?
- HS-4 1704 includes sugar confectionery products that do not contain cocoa, such as chewing gum and white chocolate.
- How do I determine if my product falls under HS-6 170410 or 170490?
- If your product is chewing gum, use HS-6 170410. For all other sugar confectionery items, including white chocolate, use HS-6 170490.
- Can I import sugar-free candies under HS-4 1704?
- Yes, sugar-free candies that do not contain cocoa can be classified under HS-6 170490.
- Are there any special regulations for importing sugar confectionery?
- Yes, ensure compliance with food safety regulations and labeling requirements specific to sugar confectionery in your importing country.
- What are some examples of products under HS-6 170490?
- Examples include fruit-flavored chewy candies, sugar lollipops, and white chocolate bars.
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