HTSUS, United States

1704.90.52.00

Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

Classification path

  1. Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa
  2. Other
  3. Other
  4. Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
12.2%
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
12.2%
Unit of quantity
kg

Trade agreement rates

FreeGSP (lapsed since Dec 31, 2020), U.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, AGOA (authorized through Dec 31, 2026), E, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA
6.1%U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement

Related lines in heading 1704

About heading 1704

Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa

Heading 1704 covers sugar confectionery, including white chocolate, that does not contain cocoa. Chewing gum sits in its own subheading at 1704.10, and all other items fall under 1704.90, which splits by product type (candied nuts, cough drops), by retail packaging, and by dairy and sugar content thresholds tied to the chapter 17 and chapter 4 additional U.S. notes.

Full guide to heading 1704

Products in this heading

  • Chewing gum, sugar-coated or not
  • Candied nuts and candied fruit
  • Cough drops and throat lozenges
  • Gummy and jelly candies
  • Hard candy and lollipops
  • Marshmallows
  • Peanut brittle and nut confections
  • Licorice and fondant pieces

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for chewing gum?

Chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated, is classified under 1704.10.00.00. The general (MFN) duty rate is 4%.

What is the duty on retail-packed candy containing peanuts?

Confections put up for retail sale that contain peanuts, peanut butter or peanut paste are classified under 1704.90.35.20. The general (MFN) duty rate is 5.6%.

How do I classify cough drops?

Cough drops are classified as confections or sweetmeats ready for consumption under 1704.90.25.00. The general (MFN) duty rate is Free.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.

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